Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Sarku Japan | Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Investment | 283000 - 562000 | 106300 - 432100 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 2%-3% | 1% |
| Year Founded | 1987 | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | 1987 | 1995 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Sarku Japan | Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Experience | General business experience | |
Financing Options |
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| Sarku Japan | Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Franchise Fees | No | No |
| Start-up Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Receivables | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Training & Support |
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| Sarku Japan | Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Training | K-Tec is a 5-day training all Kahala franchisees receive and is the companion to brand specific in-store training. It introduces participants to the Kahala culture, level of support provided, and the roles and responsibilities for supporting franchisee and franchisor success. It provides exposure to basic business concepts such as customer service, profitability, quality assurance, inventory, purchasing and distribution, and more. | |
| Support | * Branded design with modern configuration * Proven business model * Extensive training and ongoing operational support * Comprehensive marketing programs * Chain strength of over 200 locations * Sizzling, freshly prepared, delicious and nutritious menu offerings | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | |
| Operations | At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved in each store on a full time basis. In addition, the owner or designated manager must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management. | 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 25 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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| Sarku Japan | Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Sarku Japan | 6% |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Sarku Japan | 2%-3% |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | 1% |
| Year Founded | |
| Sarku Japan | 1987 |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Sarku Japan | 1987 |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | 1995 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Sarku Japan | 10 years |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | 15 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | $5K |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | General business experience |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Sarku Japan | No |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Equipment | |
| Sarku Japan} | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Inventory | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Receivables | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Payroll | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | K-Tec is a 5-day training all Kahala franchisees receive and is the companion to brand specific in-store training. It introduces participants to the Kahala culture, level of support provided, and the roles and responsibilities for supporting franchisee and franchisor success. It provides exposure to basic business concepts such as customer service, profitability, quality assurance, inventory, purchasing and distribution, and more. |
| Support | |
| Sarku Japan | * Branded design with modern configuration * Proven business model * Extensive training and ongoing operational support * Comprehensive marketing programs * Chain strength of over 200 locations * Sizzling, freshly prepared, delicious and nutritious menu offerings |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| Marketing | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
| Operations | |
| Sarku Japan | At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved in each store on a full time basis. In addition, the owner or designated manager must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management. |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 25 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |
| International Expansion | |
| Sarku Japan | |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | |