Quick Verdict · who it fits
Hissho International, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mature food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$27K - $137K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$8K
Royalty (Item 6)
0–25% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
2,449 +461
Agreement term
3 yrs
Years in business
9+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
15 days
Company-owned units
60
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.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
2,449
Total units open
559
Units opened last year
461 franchised + 98 company-operated
261
Units closed last year
107 terminated + 154 reacquired
+143
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Hissho International ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
5th pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
2nd pct · of 561 peers
System size
96th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hissho International | None | $8K | $27K - $137K | 0–25% | 2,449 |
| Hissho International, Llc (hissho Sushi)Similar price | None | $8K | $27K - $137K | — | 2,389 |
| 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.
Hissho International, Inc. requires a $7,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $26,849–$136,829, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Hissho International, 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.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 0.0% to 25.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Hissho International, Inc. has 2,449 total locations, with 461 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Hissho International, Inc.'s most recent FDD documents approximately 15 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. Hissho International, 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.
Per the FDD, Hissho International, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 3 years, a renewal fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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