ITEMS 5–7 · FDD 2025
How much is a GYU-KAKU franchise?
Per GYU-KAKU's 2025 FDD, the initial franchise fee is $50K (Item 5) and the total initial investment runs $2.3M–$4.3M (Item 7); once open, you pay an ongoing royalty of 5.0% of gross sales (Item 6).
$50K
one-time, to buy in
5.0%
of gross sales, ongoing
$2.3M–$4.3M
franchisor's own estimate
| Cost line | GYU-KAKU | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee ITEM 5 | $50K | $35K |
| Ongoing royalty ITEM 6 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Total initial investment ITEM 7 | $2.3M–$4.3M | $328K–$831K |
MEDIANS: LATEST REAL FDD FILINGS OF 146 FOOD & DINING SYSTEMS · FULL FOOD & DINING BENCHMARK →
The buy-in is the smaller number. The larger one is the drag: 5.0% 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)
$2.3M–$4.3M
all-in investment range
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
upfront, one-time
Royalty (Item 6)
5%
of sales, ongoing
Your figure — this brand discloses no Item 19 earnings; validate with current & former owners.
Royalty you'd pay / yr
$50K
5% of sales, before profit
Over a 10-yr term
$500K
royalties alone, excl. ad fund
This is not profit. It's the only money the FDD actually pins down — what you put in, and the royalty you owe on every dollar of sales. Your real take-home depends on labor, rent, food cost, and ramp-to-breakeven, none of which any FDD discloses.
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How much is a GYU-KAKU franchise?
Per GYU-KAKU's 2025 FDD, opening a franchise requires an initial franchise fee of $50K (Item 5) and a total initial investment of $2.3M–$4.3M (Item 7). Item 7 is the franchisor's own estimate — treat the low end as a floor, not a budget.
What royalty does GYU-KAKU charge?
GYU-KAKU charges an ongoing royalty of 5.0% of gross sales, per Item 6 of its 2025 FDD. The median across 146 food & dining systems tracked here is 6.0%.
Does GYU-KAKU tell you what franchisees earn?
No — GYU-KAKU'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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