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Sushi Bar Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$17,270–$75,700

Total fees

16% of sales

Outlets

362

Closure signals

6 ceased, 2 terminated

Lawsuits

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Ongoing fees	16% of sales	steeper than 93% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $17,270	cheaper than most (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	1.7% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor makes no financial performance representations. Directs franchisees to report unauthorized projections to FTC and state agencies.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

6 ceased operations in 2025; 2 non-renewals/terminations suggest moderate churn.

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Mai Franchising, LLC and Genji Franchising, LLC franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Mai Franchising, LLC and Genji Franchising, LLC franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $17,270–$75,700, including a $5,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Mai Franchising, LLC and Genji Franchising, LLC franchise owners make?: Mai Franchising, LLC and Genji Franchising, LLC discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Mai Franchising, LLC and Genji Franchising, LLC franchise failure rate?: 6 ceased operations in 2025; 2 non-renewals/terminations suggest moderate churn.
Is a Mai Franchising, LLC and Genji Franchising, LLC franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Mai Franchising, LLC and Genji Franchising, LLC scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 16% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Mai Franchising, LLC and Genji Franchising, LLC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.