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The Original Hot Chicken vs Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Original Hot Chicken and Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill are quick-service restaurants franchises. The Original Hot Chicken requires an investment of $215K – $698K while Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill requires $290K – $623K. Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill discloses average revenue of $454K; The Original Hot Chicken does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates The Original Hot Chicken D (Below average) and Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill B (Above average).

Investment Range
$215K – $698K
$290K – $623K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ACompany-owned only · n=2
$454K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
1
12
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
2003
FDD Year
2023
2025