Edo Japan vs Gyu-Kaku Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Edo Japan vs Gyu-Kaku including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Edo Japan Franchise
Gyu-Kaku Franchise
Investment $400,000 - $550,000$1,200,444 - $2,526,540
Franchise Fee $35,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 6%4%-5%
Advertising Fee 3%1.5%
Year Founded 19771996
Year Franchised 19861997
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Edo Japan Franchise
Gyu-Kaku Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Edo Japan Franchise
Gyu-Kaku 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
 
Edo Japan Franchise
Gyu-Kaku Franchise
Training 5 weeks - Basic Operation of the Business. - Regional Managers visit at least once every quarter to support and guide the Franchisees On-The-Job Training: 304 hours Classroom Training: 46 hours Additional Training: At company-owned restaurants
Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection
Marketing Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
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)		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 20

Expansion Plans
 
Edo Japan Franchise
Gyu-Kaku Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Edo Japan

Every journey begins with a first step. Our first step began over 35 years ago when we opened our very first location, offering fresh and delicious Japanese food made in the traditional Teppan style and served with our now famous signature Teriyaki sauce. Since then, we've become a leading fast casual restaurant brand, with over 100 locations across Canada and over eight million meals served each year. An Edo Japan franchise offers a great return on your investment and a chance to grow and succeed with the support of an incredible organization. Complete our five-step process to understand how becoming an Edo Japan franchisee can help you achieve your business goals. http://www.edojapan.com/franchising/

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#66 in Canada's Top franchises.

About Gyu-Kaku

Gyu-Kaku System operates over 700 locations worldwide and has more than 10 years franchising experience in Japan.

Reins International USA has more than 8 years operating experience in the U.S. to modify the system for the U.S. market w/ 12 units.
Gyu-Kaku has been awarded the prestigious Hot Concept Award by the restaurant industry's premier trade publication, Nation's Restaurant News!
We like to think of it as the Oscars of the restaurant business. The Hot Concept Award is given each year by the editors of NRN to six emerging restaurant brands that have distinguished themselves as Hot Concepts: "fast-growing, financially proven overachievers that are on their way to becoming tomorrow's giants." Each winner must be a clearly defined concept that appeals to consumers and positions the company at the leading edge of foodservice.
The goal is to recognize brands for their innovation, successful business strategies and entrepreneurial spirit.

The initial franchise fee is $50,000. The estimated investment necessary to begin operation of a Gyu-Kaku franchise unit franchise range is $1,200,444 to $2,526,540. This includes $56,500 to $71,500 that is paid to the franchisor and its affiliates.
The franchisor may also offer you the optional right to execute an Area Development Agreement granting you a right to open one to four additional Outlets for an additional investment of $25,000 (for one additional Outlet) to $100,000 (for four additional Outlets), all of which must be paid to the franchisor.

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#240 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#227 in Franchise 500 for 2021.