Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience vs Gyu-Kaku Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience vs Gyu-Kaku 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
Gyu-Kaku Franchise
Investment $327,000 - $679,900$1,200,444 - $2,526,540
Franchise Fee $30,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 6%4%-5%
Advertising Fee 3%1.5%
Year Founded 19861996
Year Franchised 19871997
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K per year-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Gyu-Kaku Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience 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

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Gyu-Kaku Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 304 hours Classroom Training: 46 hours Additional Training: At company-owned restaurants
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 20

Expansion Plans

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Gyu-Kaku Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

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 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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