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Mellow Mushroom vs MARUFUKU RAMEN

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Mellow Mushroom and MARUFUKU RAMEN are full-service restaurants franchises. Mellow Mushroom requires an investment of $1.3M – $2.9M while MARUFUKU RAMEN requires $1.7M – $2.6M. Mellow Mushroom discloses average revenue of $2.7M; MARUFUKU RAMEN does not report Item 19 data. Mellow Mushroom has SBA lending data on file with a 15.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Mellow Mushroom B (Above average) and MARUFUKU RAMEN A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.3M – $2.9M
$1.7M – $2.6M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$30K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.7M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
15.0% (142 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
161
7
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1987
2019
FDD Year
2026
2025