ITEMS 5–7 · 2025 FDD
How much is a MAI SUSHI BARS franchise?
Per MAI SUSHI BARS's 2025 FDD, the initial franchise fee is $3,500 (Item 5) and the total initial investment runs $26K–$77K (Item 7).
$3,500
one-time, to buy in
$26K–$77K
franchisor's own estimate
| Cost line | MAI SUSHI BARS | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee ITEM 5 | $3,500 | $35,000 |
| Total initial investment ITEM 7 | $26K–$77K | $375K–$957K |
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The buy-in is the smaller number. The larger one is the drag: royalties and fees 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)
$26K–$77K
all-in investment range
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$3,500
upfront, one-time
Royalty (Item 6)
See Item 6
not a single flat % — read the fee table
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 MAI SUSHI BARS franchise?
Per MAI SUSHI BARS's 2025 FDD, opening a franchise requires an initial franchise fee of $3,500 (Item 5) and a total initial investment of $26K–$77K (Item 7). Item 7 is the franchisor's own estimate — treat the low end as a floor, not a budget.
Does MAI SUSHI BARS tell you what franchisees earn?
No — MAI SUSHI BARS'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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