Quick Verdict · who it fits
Sushi Avenue fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$19K - $158K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
0–25% + 1.5% ad
System size (Item 20)
309 +27
Agreement term
3 yrs
Years in business
3+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
25 days
Company-owned units
21
Item 3 litigation
3 suits
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•3 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
329
Total units open
27 franchised units
Units opened last year
28 franchised units
Units closed last year
-1
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Sushi Avenue ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
3rd pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
56th pct · of 561 peers
System size
82nd pct · of 561 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$594K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
346
Franchises analyzed
561
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Avenue | Disclosed | $40K | $19K - $158K | 0–25% | 309 |
| Simple PlanSimilar price | Disclosed | $40K | $108K - $148K | — | 3 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | Disclosed | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Sushi Avenue requires a $40,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $18,525–$158,470, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Sushi Avenue discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 0.0% to 25.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.5% of total monthly Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Sushi Avenue has 309 total locations, with 27 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Sushi Avenue's most recent FDD documents approximately 25 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Sushi Avenue does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Sushi Avenue discloses an initial agreement term of 3 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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