ITEMS 5–7 · 2025 FDD
How much is a Bento Sushi franchise?
Per Bento Sushi's 2025 FDD, the total initial investment runs $20K–$146K (Item 7); once open, you pay an ongoing royalty of 10.0% of gross sales (Item 6).
10.0%
of gross sales, ongoing
$20K–$146K
franchisor's own estimate
| Cost line | Bento Sushi | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing royalty ITEM 6 | 10.0% | 5.5% |
| Total initial investment ITEM 7 | $20K–$146K | $375K–$957K |
MEDIANS: LATEST FDD FILINGS (≤24 MONTHS OLD) OF 186 FOOD & DINING SYSTEMS · FULL FOOD & DINING BENCHMARK →
The buy-in is the smaller number. The larger one is the drag: 10.0% of every sale leaves before rent, labor, or your salary — so breakeven depends on volume you cannot know from the FDD, and this brand publishes no Item 19 earnings data to anchor it.
To open (Item 7)
$20K–$146K
all-in investment range
Franchise fee (Item 5)
—
upfront, one-time
Royalty (Item 6)
10%
of sales, ongoing
Starts at a placeholder of $500K — a round figure for the sector, not from Bento Sushi’s filings. This brand's FDD makes no Item 19 earnings claim; set your own figure and check it with current and former owners.
Royalty you'd pay / yr
$50K
10% of sales, before profit
Over a 10-yr term
$500K
royalties alone, excl. ad fund
This estimate is computed by software from the brand's public filings and any inputs you enter. No CPA prepared it for you and no assurance is provided on it. Actual results will differ, and the differences may be material.
This is not profit. It covers what the FDD fixes: what you put in, and the royalty you owe on sales. Your take-home depends on labor, rent, supplies, and the months to breakeven, none of which the FDD fixes for your unit (some Item 19s include cost data — read it).
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How much is a Bento Sushi franchise?
Per Bento Sushi's 2025 FDD, opening a franchise requires a total initial investment of $20K–$146K (Item 7). Item 7 is the franchisor's own estimate — treat the low end as a floor, not a budget.
What royalty does Bento Sushi charge?
Bento Sushi charges an ongoing royalty of 10.0% of gross sales, per Item 6 of its 2025 FDD. The median across 186 food & dining systems tracked here is 5.5%.
Does Bento Sushi tell you what franchisees earn?
No — Bento Sushi's 2025 FDD makes no Item 19 earnings claim, so any revenue figure you hear comes from sales conversations, not disclosure documents. Validate with current and former franchisees.
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