ACE Sushi vs Spitz Franchise Comparison

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).

Although the SPITZ concept was engineered to appeal to consumers of all ages, where the menu and decor are most relevant is to the Millennial and Gen Zs. To understand why this is so important, you only need to examine those generation’s pursuits and purchasing power. YPulse, the world leader in youth consumer insight, claims that in 2020 Millennials and Gen Z teens have the incredible spending power of nearly $3 Trillion. YPulse also reports that the 73 million U.S. Millennials spend as much as 71% of their monthly expenditures on dining out and take out purchases. Also important to our brand and menu engineering is Nielsen’s 2017 study which found that Millennials purchase foods that harbor a strong social purpose and include multicultural flavors.

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Single Restaurant Program. Under the Single Restaurant Program, you will sign a Franchise Agreement to operate a single Spitz Restaurant. The total investment necessary to begin operations of a single Spitz Restaurant ranges from approximately $301,200 to $769,000. This includes $35,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
Area Development Program. Under the Area Development Program, the franchisor assigns a defined area within which you must develop and operate a minimum of 2 Spitz Restaurants within a specified period of time. The total investment necessary to begin operations of 2 to 4 Spitz Restaurants under an Area Development Agreement ranges from approximately $307,200 to $784,000. This includes $40,000 to $45,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
Mobile Restaurant Program. Under the Mobile Restaurant Program, you will sign a Franchise Agreement to operate a single Spitz food truck (a “Mobile Restaurant”). The total investment necessary to begin operations of a single Mobile Restaurant ranges from approximately $187,000 to $263,000. This includes $5,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
Purchase Program. Under the Purchase Program, you will purchase an existing and operating company‐owned Spitz Restaurant from the franchisor’s affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operations of an Operating Spitz Restaurant ranges from approximately $154,500 to $1,628,500. This includes $142,000 to $575,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.