Hissho Sushi Franchise Review 2025: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Hissho Sushi fits owner-operators looking for a mature food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$27K - $137K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$8K

System size (Item 20)

2,389 +461

Years in business

9+ yrs

Company-owned units

60

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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.

Industry Benchmarks

How Hissho Sushi ranks against 753 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

3rd pct · of 753 peers

Franchise fee

1st pct · of 753 peers

System size

97th pct · of 753 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$589K - $1.4M

Avg franchise fee

$37K

Avg system size

261

Franchises analyzed

753

How Hissho Sushi stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Hissho Sushi None $8K $27K - $137K 2,389
Hissho InternationalSimilar price None $8K $27K - $137K 0–25% 2,449
Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system None $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 Hissho Sushi franchise cost?

Hissho Sushi 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.

Who owns Hissho Sushi?

Hissho Sushi is franchised by Hissho International, LLC (Hissho Sushi), the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does Hissho Sushi disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Hissho Sushi 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 Hissho Sushi charge?

Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of Up to 2% of Net Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Hissho Sushi locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, Hissho Sushi has 2,389 total locations, with 461 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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