Mai or Genji vs ACE SUSHI
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Mai or Genji and ACE SUSHI are full-service restaurants franchises. Mai or Genji requires an investment of $17K – $76K while ACE SUSHI requires $18K – $128K. FranchiseVerdict rates Mai or Genji A (Strongest tier) and ACE SUSHI A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Mai or Genji | ACE SUSHI |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | AStrongest tierStrongest tier | AStrongest tierStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $17K – $76K | $18K – $128K |
| Franchise Fee | $4K | $6K |
| Royalty Rate | 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%) | Commission/compensation model rather than a royalty: "Compensation to Ace ... Varies. Typically 8% - 15% of chef or invoice price per unit." Franchisee Commissions and Ace's compensation are calculated as a percentage (typically 55-70%) of pre-established chef prices per unit sold. The Host Venue retains typically 15%-30% of Gross Sushi Sales. |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 362 | 123 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2015 | 2005 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$17K – $76K
$18K – $128K
Franchise Fee
$4K
$6K
Royalty Rate
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%)
Commission/compensation model rather than a royalty: "Compensation to Ace ... Varies. Typically 8% - 15% of chef or invoice price per unit." Franchisee Commissions and Ace's compensation are calculated as a percentage (typically 55-70%) of pre-established chef prices per unit sold. The Host Venue retains typically 15%-30% of Gross Sushi Sales.
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
362
123
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
2005
FDD Year
2025
2026