J. Gumbo's vs ACE Sushi Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of J. Gumbo's vs ACE Sushi including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
J. Gumbo's Franchise
ACE Sushi Franchise
Investment $143,000 - $300,500$22,699 - $300,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$2,400 - $3,600
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Year Founded 20061990
Year Franchised 20072004
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Business Experience Requirements

 
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Company Overviews

About J. Gumbo's

Thanks for your interest in partnering with us at J. Gumbo’s

We’re poised to become the leading Cajun and Creole brand in the fast-casual restaurant category. How? By offering a winning combination of great-tasting food, served fast, in large portions, and at reasonable prices.
Hungry for the big, bold flavors of the Bayou State? J. Gumbo's Down-Home Cajun Cookin' serves up classic Cajun & Creole fare just the way you like it -- By offering a winning combination of great-tasting food, served fast, in large portions, and at reasonable prices. J. Gumbo's has great product, a great franchise concept with ease of operation. No frying, baking or grilling.
J. Gumbo's is one of the lowest total investments in the fast-casual restaurant category - the initial franchise fee for a single unit is $25,000 and every unit thereafter, with the same ownership as the initial unit, is $20,000 each.
Area Development Agreements are available.


About ACE Sushi

We grant franchises to operate ACE Sushi Bar departments in grocery stores, supermarkets and other locations.
3 franchise programs are offered:
  • Single Unit Program. Under this program, you will sign a Franchise Agreement to operate a single Ace Sushi Bar. The total investment necessary to begin operations of one Ace Sushi Bar ranges from $24,849 - $69,048. This amount includes $16,999 - $52,148, which must be paid to the Franchisor or an affiliate.
  • Satellite Store Program. Under this program, the franchisor may also grant you the right to prepare sushi and related food products at your main Ace Sushi Bar for delivery to “Satellite Stores” in the general geographic vicinity of main Ace Sushi Bar. The total investment necessary to begin operations of one Ace Sushi Bar and one Satellite Store ranges from $22,699 - $73,048. This amount includes $16,999 - $56,148, which must be paid to the Franchisor or an affiliate.
  • Area Development Program. Under this program, you will sign an Area Development Agreement which grants you the right to develop multiple Ace Sushi Bars. The total investment necessary to begin operations of as an Area Developer ranges from $59,500 to $300,000 (for 40 Ace Sushi Bars plus an additional $500 to $1,250 for each Ace Sushi Bar you commit to develop in excess of 40).