Ace Sushi
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Ace Sushi franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Ace Sushi franchise specializes in fresh, made-to-order sushi and Japanese cuisine through a fast-casual restaurant model that caters to growing consumer demand
Headline figures
Ace Sushi quick facts
- Is Ace Sushi a franchise?
- Yes. Ace Sushi offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 117 franchised and 6 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 52).
- How much does it cost to open an Ace Sushi franchise?
- The Ace Sushi Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $18,275–$127,650 for ) 9/ $5,000 $10,000 as incurred during the first 3 months of operation various total — 18275 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26); $19,275 for expenditure* amount method of payment when due to whom payment is to be made total** — 19275 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 32). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does Ace Sushi disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Ace Sushi FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Ace Sushi locations are there?
- The FDD reports 123 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 52). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Ace Sushi a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $18,275 – $127,650 () 9/ $5,000 $10,000 As Incurred During the first 3 months of operation Various TOTAL — 18275); $19,275 (EXPENDITURE* AMOUNT METHOD OF PAYMENT WHEN DUE TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE TOTAL** — 19275); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 17 in 2025, to 123 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Ace Sushi head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- ) 9/ $5,000 $10,000 As Incurred During the first 3 months of operation Various TOTAL — 18275PDF p. 26$18,275 – $127,650
- EXPENDITURE* AMOUNT METHOD OF PAYMENT WHEN DUE TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE TOTAL** — 19275PDF p. 32$19,275
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
138 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Ace Sushi has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 52
Net +19 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($18,275 – $127,650) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Ace Sushi reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 106 to 123 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 52
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
721 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | unearned franchise fees, current portion | $375,853 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable, net | $116,375 |
| 2025 | cash | $100,000 |
| 2025 | related-party receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $709,254 |
| 2025 | unearned franchise fees, net of current portion | $499,776 |
| 2025 | franchise fees | $822,256 |
| 2025 | initial training fees | $290,200 |
| 2025 | related-party management fees | $1,108,231 |
| 2025 | provision for credit losses | $3,425 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable | -$2,875 |
| 2025 | related-party receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $215,462 |
| 2025 | unearned franchise fees | -$216,012 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.