About EBIGA Jjamppong Franchise
EBIGA Jjamppong is a Korean restaurant franchise specializing in jjamppong, a spicy Korean seafood noodle soup that has become a beloved comfort food staple.
Backed by EBIGAFOOD, Inc.
out of South Korea, the brand launched its U.S.
EBIGA Jjamppong Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$337K
Average Investment
$461K
Maximum Investment
$585K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $337,000 – $585,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $337K–$585K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Real Estate Security/ Deposits and Initial Rent (2) | $5,000 | $35,000 |
| Construction and leasehold improvements (3) | $150,000 | $250,000 |
| Design and architecture (4) | $12,000 | $20,000 |
| Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures (5) | $35,000 | $75,000 |
| Opening Inventory (6) | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Insurance (7) | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Opening Promotion and Grand Opening (8) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Cash Registers/Other Office Equipment (9) | $3,000 | $15,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses (10) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Business Licenses, Utility Deposits, Prepaid Fees (11) | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months (12) | $60,000 | $80,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | Up to $250 per month (currently not assessed) |
| Audit Fee | Actual costs |
| Additional Training | $100 per hour per instructor, plus travel and lodging expenses |
| Remodeling, Repair and Improvements under the Franchise Agreement | Costs as incurred (not to exceed $75,000) |
| Site Evaluation Costs | Actual costs |
| Transfer Review Fee | $2,500 |
| Local Advertising | Up to 1% of Gross Sales (currently not assessed) |
| Alternative Supplier Testing Fee | Actual costs |
| Late Payment | Late charge equal to 5% of payment due, together with interest at 2% per month (not to exceed highest legal rate) |
| Dishonored Item Fee | $100 plus reimbursement of charge a financial or other institution imposes on us |
| Non-Compliance Fine | From $25 to $300 for a single violation |
| Repeated Inspection Fee | Actual costs |
| Relocation Fee | $3,000 |
| Non-Compliance of Covenant Not to Compete | $1,000 per week |
| Securities Offering Review Fee | Actual costs |
| Management Fee | 20% of Gross Sales for the period in which we operate the Outlet (plus the expenses of the Outlet) |
| Liquidated Damages | Average monthly Royalty Fee multiplied by (i) 24 or (ii) if less than 24 months remain in the term, then the number of remaining months |
| Indemnification | Actual costs |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Actual costs |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 2-4 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 14.5 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 68 hours |
| Training Location | Franchisor’s affiliated Outlet in Carrollton, Texas, or another designated location, and the franchisee's Franchised Outlet. |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require additional training programs (refreshers, deficiencies, manager/principal changes) at a cost of $100 per hour per instructor plus expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | 1/2 to 5 miles radius; reduced to 1/2-mile radius for areas with >50,000 and <100,000 population within 1-mile radius, or 1/4-mile radius for areas with >100,000 population within 1-mile radius ("City Center Zone"). |
| Description | A radius around the EBIGA Jjamppong Outlet, varying based on urban, suburban, or rural settings, and population density. The franchisor reserves rights to sell menu items through independent stores, mobile units, internet, and operate other businesses under different marks within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | One additional term of 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must be in substantial compliance, provide 12-18 months notice, remodel the Outlet, satisfy all monetary obligations, sign the then-current Franchise Agreement (which may have different terms, including higher royalty/ad fees), execute a general release, and meet current qualification/training requirements. |
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 (Transfer Review Fee) and 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee (Transfer Fee) |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor approval required. For Control Transfers: 90 days notice, all sums paid, no material default (past 2 years), transferee meets franchisor requirements (including moral/credit checks), transferee assumes obligations (or signs new agreement), executes general release, franchisor receives signed documents, landlord consent, transferee completes training, franchisor determines price won't adversely affect operation, and franchisor's right of first refusal. For Non-Control Transfers: advance notice, all sums paid, no default, transferee meets qualifications, transferee signs assignment/guaranty, franchisee/guarantors/owners sign general release, and pay transfer review fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate with or without opportunity to cure depending on the violation. Curable defaults have cure periods of 24 hours (e.g., inspection refusal, public health threat, product adulteration, law non-compliance), 5 days (e.g., unauthorized product sales, failure to secure site/open on time, non-compete breach), 10 days (e.g., failure to pay debts, failure to obtain covenants, lease default/loss of possession), or 30 days (e.g., failure to maintain records, other breaches). Non-curable defaults include misuse of confidential info/manuals, felony conviction, abandonment, repeated defaults, bankruptcy, terrorist activity violations, lease expiration, failure to meet opening deadline, uncured default in other agreements, public health/safety threat, or misuse of Marks. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise, and for two (2) years after termination/expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee/owner cannot divert customers, solicit franchisor/franchisee employees, or operate/render services to a Competitive Business (defined as a restaurant primarily selling Jjamppong and Jjajangmyeon, or similar trade dress). After termination/expiration, for two years, cannot solicit employees of other outlets, solicit business from former outlet customers, contact franchisor suppliers/vendors for competitive purposes, or own/engage in a Competitive Business within a 10-mile radius of any EBIGA Jjamppong Outlet. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If an individual, must devote full-time to supervising all administrative and operational activities. If a legal entity, the person with a controlling interest (or a designated Operating Principal with at least 10% ownership and decision-making authority) must devote full-time. An "Approved Manager" (who may be the owner/Operating Principal) must successfully complete training and actively supervise the Outlet at all times. |
| Required Suppliers | Yes, for Proprietary Products (Trade Secret Food Products and Proprietary System Assets) and Branded Products, and currently for all Outlet equipment. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase Proprietary Products and Branded Products from Designated Suppliers (franchisor, affiliates, or specified exclusive sources). For non-proprietary System Items, suppliers may be limited to Designated Suppliers or a list of specified suppliers. Franchisees can propose alternative suppliers for evaluation, incurring testing costs. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | This is our first offering, and as such we had no revenues or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The franchisor has the right to receive payments or other considerations from approved suppliers and may receive rebates. |
EBIGA Jjamppong Franchise Earnings — Item 19
EBIGA Jjamppong does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
EBIGA Jjamppong does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
EBIGA Jjamppong Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordEBIGA Jjamppong has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
EBIGA Jjamppong System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
EBIGA Jjamppong currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 2 states: California, Virginia
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
00
Total Assets
$100K
Audited by Dow & Sohn CPAs Professional Corporation for year ending December 31st.
EBIGA Jjamppong Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a EBIGA Jjamppong franchise ranges from $337,000 to $585,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
EBIGA Jjamppong charges a royalty fee of 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the EBIGA Jjamppong Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from EBIGA Jjamppong to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
EBIGA Jjamppong does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
EBIGA Jjamppong has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $337,000-$585,000, a 4% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $337,000 to $585,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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