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