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MARUFUKU RAMEN vs Schlotzsky’s

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both MARUFUKU RAMEN and Schlotzsky’s are full-service restaurants franchises. MARUFUKU RAMEN requires an investment of $1.1M – $1.6M while Schlotzsky’s requires $648K – $2.0M. In terms of revenue, MARUFUKU RAMEN reports higher average unit revenue at $3.0M. Schlotzsky’s has SBA lending data on file with a 20.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates MARUFUKU RAMEN A (Top Quintile) and Schlotzsky’s B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$1.1M – $1.6M
$648K – $2.0M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$36K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.0M
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
20.6% (533 loans)
Total Units
9
308
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2019
2017
FDD Year
2025
2025