Honest vs Gyu-Kaku
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Honest and Gyu-Kaku are full-service restaurants franchises. Honest requires an investment of $1.9M – $2.7M while Gyu-Kaku requires $2.3M – $2.6M. Neither Honest nor Gyu-Kaku makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD — a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule — so the two cannot be compared on disclosed unit revenue. Gyu-Kaku has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Honest B (Above average) and Gyu-Kaku A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Honest | Gyu-Kaku |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove average | AStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $1.9M – $2.7M | $2.3M – $2.6M |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $50K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ANo Item 19 representation | N/ANo Item 19 representation |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | 0.0% (12 loans) |
| Total Units | 40 | 60 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | +4 units | -4 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2016 | 2008 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$1.9M – $2.7M
$2.3M – $2.6M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$50K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
0.0% (12 loans)
Total Units
40
60
Unit Growth (YoY)
+4 units
-4 units
Year Began Franchising
2016
2008
FDD Year
2025
2025