Coffee News vs Mai or Genji
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Coffee News and Mai or Genji are full-service restaurants franchises. Coffee News requires an investment of $11K – $12K while Mai or Genji requires $17K – $76K. FranchiseVerdict rates Coffee News C (Average) and Mai or Genji A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Coffee News | Mai or Genji |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | AStrongest tierStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $11K – $12K | $17K – $76K |
| Franchise Fee | $10K | $4K |
| Royalty Rate | $80/week per initial franchise (starting month 4), $25/week per additional franchise (staggered schedule) -- flat weekly fee, not a percentage of gross sales | Franchisor Revenue Share: 0%–15% of Gross Sales (Total Revenue Share up to 45% minus the Retail Operator's Revenue Share of typically 20%–30%) |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 310 | 362 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 1996 | 2015 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$11K – $12K
$17K – $76K
Franchise Fee
$10K
$4K
Royalty Rate
$80/week per initial franchise (starting month 4), $25/week per additional franchise (staggered schedule) -- flat weekly fee, not a percentage of gross sales
Franchisor Revenue Share: 0%–15% of Gross Sales (Total Revenue Share up to 45% minus the Retail Operator's Revenue Share of typically 20%–30%)
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
310
362
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1996
2015
FDD Year
2025
2025