Bento Sushi Franchise Review 2025: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$20K - $146K

Royalty (Item 6)

10% + 2% ad

System size (Item 20)

58

Agreement term

3 yrs

Years in business

10+ yrs

Training (Item 11)

10 days

Company-owned units

1

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

Buyer qualifications

✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

Data extracted from the 2025 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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 10% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (10%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

59

Total units open

4

Units opened last year

14

Units closed last year

-10

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Bento Sushi ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

4th pct · of 561 peers

Franchise fee

0th pct · of 561 peers

System size

60th pct · of 561 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$594K - $1.4M

Avg franchise fee

$44K

Avg system size

346

Franchises analyzed

561

How Bento Sushi stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Bento Sushi None $20K - $146K 10% 58
Break CoffeeSimilar price Disclosed $60K $103K - $146K 12% 8
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. franchise cost?

Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. requires a $0 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $20,200–$145,550, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 10% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. has 58 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc.'s most recent FDD documents approximately 10 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.

Does Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. grant exclusive territory?

No. Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. 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.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 3 years, a renewal fee of $100,000, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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