ACE Sushi vs The Lost Cajun Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
ACE Sushi Franchise
The Lost Cajun Franchise
Investment $22,699 - $300,000$252,600 - $698,500
Franchise Fee $2,400 - $3,600$40,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19902010
Year Franchised 20042013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
ACE Sushi Franchise
The Lost Cajun Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
ACE Sushi Franchise
The Lost Cajun Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
ACE Sushi Franchise
The Lost Cajun Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 68 hours Classroom Training: 12 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development
Operations -Number of Employees Required to Run: 20 - 30

Expansion Plans

 
ACE Sushi Franchise
The Lost Cajun Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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).


About The Lost Cajun

The Lost Cajun® was founded in October of 2010 in Frisco, Colorado. In 2012, we opened The Lost Cajun® in Breckenridge, Colorado. Since then we have grown The Lost Cajun® brand to more than 20 stores nationwide and counting!

Our customers have been driving our growth, with people from all over the country wanting to open a Lost Cajun® restaurant in their hometown. We believe that it is our unique culture and atmosphere, friendly staff, and of course great consistent food that makes us such a popular destination. We offer a unique brand that is not just another sandwich shop, pizza store or another burger joint. It's "food that you can taste" not too spicy and full of flavors that you have yet to experience!

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