Zenshi / AFC / Wild Blue vs Sushi Avenue
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Zenshi / AFC / Wild Blue and Sushi Avenue are full-service restaurants franchises. Zenshi / AFC / Wild Blue requires an investment of $41K – $139K while Sushi Avenue requires $19K – $158K. Neither Zenshi / AFC / Wild Blue nor Sushi Avenue makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD — a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule — so the two cannot be compared on disclosed unit revenue. FranchiseVerdict rates Zenshi / AFC / Wild Blue C (Average) and Sushi Avenue A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Zenshi / AFC / Wild Blue | Sushi Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverage | AStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $41K – $139K | $19K – $158K |
| Franchise Fee | $6K | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | Franchise Commission model: Store retains a negotiated Service Commission of 0%-40% (typically 25%) of Gross Sales; franchisor/affiliate then retains 0%-25% of Gross Sales as its compensation, with amounts varying widely by location/Store. |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ANo Item 19 representation | N/ANo Item 19 representation |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 4,438 | 329 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | +65 units | -1 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2002 | 2023 |
| FDD Year | 2024 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$41K – $139K
$19K – $158K
Franchise Fee
$6K
$40K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
Franchise Commission model: Store retains a negotiated Service Commission of 0%-40% (typically 25%) of Gross Sales; franchisor/affiliate then retains 0%-25% of Gross Sales as its compensation, with amounts varying widely by location/Store.
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
4,438
329
Unit Growth (YoY)
+65 units
-1 units
Year Began Franchising
2002
2023
FDD Year
2024
2026