About Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars Franchise
Mai and Genji Sushi Bars are specialty food franchise concepts offering pre packaged and made to order sushi, Japanese cuisine, soups, rice bowls, noodle bowls, and other food items within supermarkets, grocery stores, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and similar retail locations.
The brand operates under its parent company, Hana Group US, LLC, and has been franchising since 2015.
The franchise fee ranges from $3,500 to $5,000, reflecting the compact, in store format that keeps startup costs well below traditional restaurant concepts.
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$17K
Average Investment
$46K
Maximum Investment
$76K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $3,500 - $5,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Between 0% and 15% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 1% of Gross Sales (Brand Fund Contribution, if established) and 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising, if required) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $17,270 – $75,700 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $17K–$76K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Between 0% and 15% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 1% of Gross Sales (Brand Fund Contribution, if established) and 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising, if required)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Computer, Office Supplies, Equipment and Fixtures | $1,700 | $25,000 |
| Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Materials and Signage | $500 | $1,500 |
| Opening Inventory and Smallwares | $1,000 | $12,000 |
| Initial Training Fees | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| ServSafe Training | $100 | $1,000 |
| Pre-opening Travel Expense | $0 | $2,500 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $500 | $2,000 |
| Pre-opening Labor | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $350 | $2,000 |
| Credit and Criminal Background Check | $120 | $200 |
| Additional funds – 3 Months | $4,000 | $12,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $1,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 or $4,000 |
| Technology Fee | $250 - $450 Yearly |
| Audit Fee | $185-$205 per quarterly audit, plus training fee up to $500 per day (plus costs and expenses to provide additional food safety training) and additional $210-$232 re-audit fee if audit is noncompliant; if re-audit is noncompliant, an additional training fee up to $500 per day (plus costs and expenses to provide additional food safety training) and an additional $210-$232 fee for a second re-audit will be charged |
| Compensation to Retail Operator and Us | Up to 45% of Gross Sales |
| Interest | 8% per year or highest rate allowed by law |
| Testing or Supplier Approval Fee | $500 per product item, plus costs and expenses |
| Accounting Fee | Costs and expenses |
| Additional training | $1,500 for additional people to complete Initial Training Program; $500 per day plus costs and expenses for additional training |
| Legal fees and expenses | All costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees |
| Indemnification | The amount of any claim, liability or loss we incur from your Franchised Business |
| Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Confidential Operating Manual Replacement Fee | $250 |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| ServSafe Training | $100 to $200 per person; $50 per person re-testing fee |
| Management Fee | 5% of Gross Sales for the period in which we operate the Franchised Business plus expenses |
| Test Marketing | Your actual costs and expenses, estimated to be $1,000 |
| Liquidated Damages | Product of (i) a fraction the numerator of which is actual number of months remaining in the term of the Franchise Agreement, and the denominator of which is the total number of months included in the term of the Franchise Agreement times (ii) the Initial Franchise Fee |
| Credit and Criminal Background Check Fee | $120 - $200 |
| Data Fee | $40 - $190 Per month |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 per instance |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately five (5) days |
| Classroom Training | 16 |
| On-the-Job Training | 24-36 |
| Training Location | Franchisor's principal office at 6565 N. MacArthur Blvd. #330, Irving, Texas 75039 or at the location of your Franchised Business |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may offer or require additional training courses for the franchisee, operating principal, and/or employees. A supplemental training fee of $500 per day plus costs and expenses may be charged. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | The minimum territory granted is the Retail Location in which your Sushi Bar is located. |
| Description | Franchisee will not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels. The right to operate a Sushi Bar is granted for a specific Retail Location, determined by factors like size, sales volume, market conditions, traffic, and population. Franchisor reserves all rights not explicitly granted, including selling products and enfranchising others at any location or through alternative channels, and participating in co-branding programs. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | Three (3) or five (5) years |
| Renewal Term | One additional consecutive three (3) or five (5) year term |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 if the successor agreement term is three (3) years or $4,000 if five (5) years |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisor must offer franchises for the Retail Location; Franchisee must have substantially complied with the agreement terms; Franchisee must execute the then-current franchise agreement and renewal rider; Franchisee must bring the business into full compliance with current standards (including upgrades); Franchisee must meet new training requirements; Franchisee must satisfy all monetary obligations to Franchisor, affiliates, and suppliers; Franchisee and Owners must execute a general release; Franchisee must provide 2-6 months written notice; Franchisee must maintain relevant licenses and permits; Franchisor must retain the right to operate a Sushi Bar at the Retail Location; Franchisee must pay the successor agreement fee. |
| Transfer Fee | $1,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisee must notify Franchisor of the proposed transfer; Transferee must have sufficient business experience and financial resources and meet Franchisor's standards; Franchisee must have paid all amounts owed, submitted reports, cured breaches, and satisfied obligations; Transferee/owners/affiliates must not have ownership interest in or perform services for a Competitive Business; Transferee (or operating principal) and required personnel must complete Initial Training Program and ServSafe training; Retail Operator must consent to the transferee; Transferee must execute the then-current franchise agreement; Transferee must acknowledge Franchisor is not responsible for representations not in disclosure document; Franchisee/transferee must pay the transfer fee; Franchisee must execute Approval of Requested Transfer and General Release; Franchisor must determine transfer terms do not adversely affect the business; Transferee's financing obligations must be subordinate; Franchisee will not engage in prohibited activities for 2 years; Franchisee must comply with other transfer requirements; Franchisor must determine transfer terms are substantially the same as the first refusal offer; Transferee must sign personal guarantees; Transferee must pass credit and criminal background check; Transfer must include all Satellite Sushi Bars. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate the agreement for various reasons, including material misrepresentation, unauthorized business activity, felony conviction, dishonest conduct, failure to pay taxes, repeated defaults, insolvency, operating at public safety risk, breach of proprietary information, unauthorized transfer or relocation, failure to follow recipes/ingredients/suppliers, failure to pass credit/criminal background check, or failure to cure other defaults within 10 days (3 days for insurance). |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the agreement and for two (2) years after the later of: termination/expiration of the agreement, transfer of the franchise, or date of a final non-appealable judgment enforcing the non-compete. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the agreement, there is no geographical limitation on non-compete restrictions. After termination/expiration/transfer, restrictions apply: at the location of each Sushi Bar/Satellite Sushi Bar, and within ten (10) miles of each Sushi Bar/Satellite Sushi Bar operated by franchisee, or owned/developed by Franchisor/affiliates/other franchisees on the agreement date, or on the termination/expiration/transfer date, or on the date of final non-appealable judgment. Prohibited activities include diverting business, employing/soliciting employees of Franchisor/franchisees, or having direct/indirect interest in a Competitive Business (equity ownership less than 5% in publicly traded Competitive Business is exempt). |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee or its Operating Principal must personally supervise the day-to-day activities of the Franchised Business for a minimum of thirty-six (36) hours per week. If not personally supervising, a full-time manager, approved by the Franchisor and exclusively responsible for on-premises supervision, must be employed. All supervising personnel and employees must complete the Initial Training Program and ServSafe training. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase items exclusively from designated or approved Suppliers, which may include the Franchisor or its affiliates. Hana Group Ops, LLC is the exclusive supplier for raw and cooked food items, packaged food items, grains, condiments, utensils, and other items. GHG Logistics, LLC or McLane Company, Inc. (a third party) are required for logistical support for food product distribution. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee must obtain all goods, services, supplies, materials, fixtures, furnishings, equipment (including computer hardware and software) and other products from designated or approved Suppliers. Specifications on products and equipment are provided in the Confidential Operating Manual or otherwise. Franchisee may only sell authorized Products prepared according to franchisor's recipes and using specified ingredients, without deviation or prior written consent. Franchisor may modify standards and specifications and require participation in test marketing of Products. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, franchisor's total revenue from required purchases was $220,312 (3.86% of total revenues). Hana Group Ops, LLC received $9,012,043 from such purchases. Approximate mark-up on franchisor's required products/services is 6%, and on affiliate's products ranges between 9% (plus freight and handling costs) and 30% of affiliate’s cost. Franchisor and affiliates may receive rebates, overrides, or other consideration from suppliers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Franchisor offers financing for the full cost of the required Opening Inventory and Smallwares ($1,000 - $12,000), payable in a lump sum or three equal monthly installments with an 8% annual interest rate. Repayment obligations are secured by a security interest in the inventory, operating assets, and all other assets and proceeds of the Franchised Business. Entity owners and their spouses must personally guarantee such financing. |
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars 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.
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars 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.
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars 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.
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars System Growth
Total Units
362
Franchised
168
Company-Owned
194
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars currently operates 168 franchised locations and 194 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 8 | 91 |
| 2024 | 80 | 13 | 158 |
| 2025 | 20 | 10 | 168 |
Transfers: 26 | Closures: 23
State Registrations
Registered in 18 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI, CT, NE, OR, TX
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$5.9M
Net Income
$3.9M
Total Assets
$1.8M
Audited by Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP for year ending June 30.
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars franchise ranges from $17,270 to $75,700, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $3,500 - $5,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars charges a royalty fee of Between 0% and 15% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 1% of Gross Sales (Brand Fund Contribution, if established) and 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising, if required) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars 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 Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars 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.
Mai Sushi Bars and Genji Sushi Bars has been franchising since 2015. The FDD shows an investment range of $17,270-$75,700, a Between 0% and 15% 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 $3,500 - $5,000 and the total investment ranges from $17,270 to $75,700 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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