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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Edo Japan vs Jinya Ramen Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $400,000 - $550,000 | $1,105,000 - $1,561,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | 1% |
Year Founded | 1977 | 2010 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 2012 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 25% of franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 5 weeks - Basic Operation of the Business. - Regional Managers visit at least once every quarter to support and guide the Franchisees | - |
Support | Newsletter, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Regional advertising | - |
Operations | - 33% of all franchisees own more than one unit - Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15 - Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |