About Fusabowl Franchise
Fusabowl is a fast casual restaurant franchise that launched its franchise program in 2023.
The brand specializes in customizable bowl style meals that fuse Asian and global flavors, allowing customers to build their own combinations of proteins, grains, vegetables, and sauces.
Each location offers a fresh, made to order dining experience with a focus on bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Fusabowl Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$304K
Average Investment
$465K
Maximum Investment
$627K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 3% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Currently it is 1%) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $303,600 – $627,260 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $304K–$627K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (3% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Currently it is 1%)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Initial Training Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Training expenses | $1,000 | $7,000 |
| Rental Costs | $12,000 | $30,000 |
| Equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets, construction, remodeling, leasehold improvements and decorating costs | $118,100 | $305,360 |
| Computer and Point of Sale System | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Inventory to begin operating | $14,860 | $20,160 |
| Security deposits, utility deposits, business formation and licenses, and other prepaid expenses | $6,000 | $39,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Uniforms | $140 | $140 |
| Signs | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Insurance – 3 Months | $500 | $1,600 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Additional funds (initial period – 3 months) | $90,000 | $150,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Greater of: (i) $10,000; or (ii) our actual legal, accounting and other expenses |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Technology Fee | Currently none, when instituted: Up to 1% of Gross Sales |
| Audit Fee | The amount of the audit expenses is unknown and may vary depending upon factors such as the auditor selected. See Note 4. |
| Advertising Cooperative | Currently none. If and when cooperative formed: Minimum – 1% of Gross Sales. Maximum – 2% of Gross Sales |
| Proprietary and/or Trademarked Products | $8,000 to $10,300 Monthly, when you place orders for products. |
| Merchandise Cost | As invoiced by us or 3rd party vendor |
| Software Costs/Software Support and Maintenance Services | $100 Monthly |
| Testing fee | $500 to $1,000, depending on the nature and complexity of the testing necessary for the product or service you propose; plus, an additional 25% of such costs as an administrative and service fee. |
| Initial Training | All living and transportation expenses of all trainees. Additional and subsequent trainee charge: $3,000 per person. |
| On-Site Training and Assistance | $250 per day |
| On-Going Training | $3,000, plus the living and transportation expenses of your personnel whom you send to our training |
| Insurance | Estimated annual premium - $2,000 - $6,400. |
| Relocation | $5,000 |
| Uniforms | Uniform Hat – $7.00, Uniform T-Shirt – $7.00 |
| Taxes | Promptly when due |
| Advances | When we request |
| Late Charge – Weekly Gross Sales Report | $150 per late report per week |
| Late Charge – Financial Reports | $50 per month |
| Interest | Lesser of: (i) the maximum commercial contract interest rate permitted by law; or (ii) the rate of 18% per annum, plus any applicable bank charges. |
| Management Fee on Death or Disability | 10% of the Business’s weekly Gross Sales, plus our expenses |
| Indemnification of Us | You indemnify us from certain losses and expenses – see Section 8.10 of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Attorneys' and Experts’ Fees, Court Costs | The amount of these fees and costs are unknown and may vary depending upon factors such as the attorneys and experts selected and the court costs. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 8 classroom hours and 112 on-the-job hours, totaling 120 hours. |
| Classroom Training | 8 |
| On-the-Job Training | 112 |
| Training Location | Fusabowl Corporate Office & Affiliate-Owned Restaurant in either Gainesville, Florida, New York, New York or Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Additional Training | We may from time to time develop additional training programs which you (if an individual) and your Managing Owner and Operating Manager must attend and successfully complete. We may also hold an annual conference, convention or a required training session, which you and your Managing Owner must attend. Additional or replacement personnel training costs $3,000 per person plus living and transportation expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | a ½ mile radius surrounding the Restaurant Location if in an urban area, or a 3-mile radius surrounding the Restaurant Location if in an urban area. |
| Description | You will not receive an exclusive territory. The minimum Territory granted will consist of a ½ mile radius surrounding the Restaurant Location if the Restaurant is located in an urban area or a 3-mile radius surrounding the Restaurant Location if the Restaurant is located in an urban area. We and our affiliates reserve the right to operate other Fusabowl Businesses or competitive brands outside your Territory, and may compete with you through alternative distribution channels (internet, mail order, food trucks, etc.) and sales to national/regional/institutional accounts, even within your Territory, without compensation to you. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Up to 2 consecutive Successor Franchise Agreements, each for 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Notify franchisor 6-9 months before expiration, comply with Franchise Agreement and Brand Standards, satisfy all monetary obligations, attend and complete required training, refurbish/remodel the Restaurant to current standards, provide evidence of lease renewal or new acceptable location, and sign a General Release (Exhibit J). |
| Transfer Fee | Greater of: (i) $10,000; or (ii) our actual legal, accounting and other expenses |
| Transfer Conditions | Proposed assignee must apply for acceptance, demonstrate skills, qualifications, financial condition, background, reputation, economic resources, education, managerial and business experience, moral character, credit rating, and ability to assume duties. Transferee and its proposed Operating Manager must attend and successfully complete Initial Training Program. Landlord must consent to lease assignment. Franchisee must cure existing defaults and satisfy monetary obligations. Transferee must sign new Franchise Agreement (no initial franchise fee). Transferee must acquire all necessary permits/licenses. Total Sales Price not excessive. If business entity, owners must sign guarantees and non-compete agreements. Franchisee and owners must sign general release. Franchisee must provide copies of assignment contract. Transferee must upgrade Restaurant to current standards. Franchisee must correct existing deficiencies. Transfer fee of $10,000. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination without notice for insolvency, bankruptcy, dissolution, levy, or unsatisfied judgments. Termination with notice (no opportunity to cure) for failure to open on time, misrepresentation, unauthorized transfer, non-compliance with non-compete/confidentiality, failure to complete training, concealing revenues/falsifying reports, failure to maintain records, refusal to permit inspection/audit, misappropriation of funds, repeated defaults, material impairment of goodwill, violation of laws/regulations, advertising breaches, unauthorized use of proprietary products/marks, jeopardizing public health/safety, or cross-default. Termination with 30 days to cure for other defaults, with a 5-day cure period for monetary defaults. |
| Non-Compete Period | two (2) years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the Initial Term and any Successor Term, and for two (2) years immediately following termination, expiration, or assignment, you may not directly or indirectly engage in, aid, assist, serve or participate in any competitive business (Asian grill, sushi restaurant, poke bowls, hibachi bowls, or similar products/services) at any geographic location, or within your Territory, or within ten (10) miles of the perimeter of your Territory or any other Fusabowl Business. This also includes a prohibition on soliciting or hiring franchisor's or other franchisees' managerial employees for two years post-term. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must personally supervise the operation of the franchised Business, unless we permit otherwise in writing, and devote your best efforts. You must designate a Managing Owner who has at least a 10% ownership interest (if an entity) and complete initial training. An Operating Manager (who may be the Managing Owner) must be on duty during all hours of operation and complete initial training. Successor Managing Owners/Operating Managers must also be designated and trained. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase proprietary products (proprietary sauce and mobile application) from us or our designated supplier. Our designated supplier is the only approved supplier for our proprietary products and proprietary software. You must purchase all other menu items, ingredients, condiments, beverages, inventory, signs, furnishings, supplies, employee uniforms, branded merchandise, fixtures, and equipment (including sushi machine) from our designated or approved suppliers. We reserve the right to be (and earn a profit as) an approved source or the only approved source of certain furniture, fixtures, equipment, and/or other trade dress elements. Certain décor items must be purchased from our designated third-party supplier, CIP Retail. |
| Supply Restrictions | We reserve the right to be (and earn a profit as) an approved source or the only approved source of certain of your Restaurant’s furniture, fixtures, equipment and/or other trade dress elements. Our designated supplier is the only approved supplier for our proprietary products and our proprietary software. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and/or our affiliates may derive revenue in the form of promotional allowances, volume discounts, commissions, other discounts, performance payments, signing bonuses, rebates, marketing and advertising allowances, free products, and other economic benefits and payments from designated, approved, or recommended suppliers. All amounts received from suppliers are our and our affiliates’ exclusive property. Any products or services sold directly to you by us or our affiliates may be at prices exceeding our and their costs. We currently receive no revenues from sales of proprietary products to franchisees by us or a designee, but anticipate future revenues from this source. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Fusabowl Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Fusabowl 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.
Fusabowl 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.
Fusabowl Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordFusabowl 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.
Fusabowl System Growth
Total Units
7
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
7
Fusabowl currently operates 0 franchised locations and 7 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 1 states: IN
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$159K
Audited by WEI WEI & CO., LLP for year ending December 31.
Fusabowl Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Fusabowl franchise ranges from $303,600 to $627,260, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Fusabowl charges a royalty fee of 3% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Currently it is 1%) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Fusabowl 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 Fusabowl to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Fusabowl 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.
Fusabowl has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $303,600-$627,260, a 3% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an 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 $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $303,600 to $627,260 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $90,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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