Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience vs Happi House Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience vs Happi House including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Happi House Franchise
Investment $327,000 - $679,900$427,000 - $598,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%4%
Advertising Fee 3%2%
Year Founded 19861976
Year Franchised 19871990
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K per year-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Happi House Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Happi House Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Happi House Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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Expansion Plans
 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Happi House Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience

Since 1986, Teriyaki Experience has been delivering fast, fresh and healthy Asian-inspired fast food to fulfill guests’ taste for great flavours and fast service. Recognized as the healthy alternative to traditional fast food, we’ve built a unique concept around the teppanyaki grill where meals are prepared right before guests’ eyes. A complete line of flavourful, Asian-inspired secret sauces top our rice and noodle meals.

Brand Recognition: Currently 74 restaurants in operation worldwide.

Consistent Quality: Serving the same high quality food with the same high quality service in all locations.

Excellent Service: Professionally-trained owners and operators head every restaurant team.

Fast and Fresh Ingredients: At the heart of every recipe are fresh ingredients prepared fast.

Lou Donato wanted to provide dishes similar to the expensive, health-conscious platters found at Japanese dinner houses. After three years of research and development, he opened Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience, incorporating the flair and drama of Japanese cooking.

Franchisees across Canada and worldwide now offer hot, made-to-order dishes including fresh vegetables, Yakisoba (Japanese noodles), steamed rice, a variety of meats and seafood, Teriyaki platters and sushi.

The parent company of Made in Japan also owns franchise company Mrs. Vanelli's Fresh Italian Foods.

About Happi House

Happi House teriyaki restaurants are a one-of-a-kind quick service chain that serves some of the most flavorful meals in the industry. Happi House draws crowds from all walks of life for original Teriyaki, Tempura, Salads, Noodle & Rice Bowls, and our legendary Teriyaki sauce. Happi House combines age- old family recipes with innovative cooking techniques that deliver satisfaction to guests craving quality, convenience, and value.
Asian quick-serve is one of the most exciting and fastest growing segments in franchised foodservice.
Happi House is the original quick service California teriyaki restaurant serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The first Happi House location opened in 1976 at the corner of 5th and Taylor Streets in San Jose's Japantown as a result of tremendous demand from the local Asian community for a comfortable, value-oriented neighborhood restaurant. Its model integrates fresh California style teriyaki cuisine with a streamlined cooking system that provides top quality products, speed of service, and cost efficiencies.