Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience vs Mai Sushi Bars Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience vs Mai Sushi Bars 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
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
Investment $327,000 - $679,900$5,900 - $114,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$3,500 - $4,500
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19862015
Year Franchised 19872015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K per year-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Mai Sushi Bars 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
Mai Sushi Bars 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
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
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 Mai Sushi Bars

"Mai

Mai Sushi Bars specializes in pre-packaged and made-to-order sushi, Japanese food, soups, hot and cold rice, hot and cold noodle bowls, hot and cold vegetable bowls and other food items.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new Mai sushi bar is from $44,050 to $114,500. This includes between $13,000 and $38,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new Mai satellite sushi bar is from $5,900 to $18,750. This includes between $4,150 and $14,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.