16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. franchise ranges from $20K to $146K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. is $50K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisBento Sushi Franchise, Inc. charges a royalty fee of 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. franchise is approximately 12.8% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $100/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisBento Sushi Franchise, Inc. has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisBento Sushi Franchise, Inc. offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisBento Sushi Franchise, Inc. currently operates 64 locations (2025 FDD) (63 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 4.9% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -13.2%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. is 13.1% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisBento Sushi Franchise, Inc. does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. is 3 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 3-year periods. The total potential term is 6 years.
View full contract analysisBento Sushi Franchise, Inc.'s post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 15 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc.'s franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisBento Sushi Franchise, Inc. provides 120 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Bento Sushi Franchise, Inc. provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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