Ace Sushi Non-Traditional
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Ace Sushi Non-Traditional franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Ace Sushi franchise specializes in fresh, high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine through non-traditional locations that maximize accessibility and reduce overh
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Ace Sushi Non-Traditional quick facts
- How much does it cost to open an Ace Sushi Non-Traditional franchise?
- The Ace Sushi Non-Traditional Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $18,275–$127,650 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does Ace Sushi Non-Traditional disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Ace Sushi Non-Traditional FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- Is Ace Sushi Non-Traditional 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
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $18,275 – $127,650 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Ace Sushi Non-Traditional 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
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 26
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
44 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 Non-Traditional 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?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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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 Non-Traditional reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 26
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
749 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 | cash | $100,000 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable, net | $116,375 |
| 2025 | related-party receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $709,254 |
| 2025 | unearned franchise fees, current portion | $375,853 |
| 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
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 6 · PDF p. 19 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: pensation our other rights and remedies, we may require you to pay us a fee of up to — 500
“0674.22 NAME OF FEE AMOUNT DATE DUE REMARKS (NOTE 2) the payment of our compensation our other rights and remedies, we may require you to pay us a fee of up to $500 for each default, as we reasonably determine, to reimburse us for our administrative costs to investigate the default and for our out-of-pocket costs associated with the default, including costs for attorneys’ fees. Equipment Purchase / Rental Lease payments of $50.00 - $500 Monthly. We may deduct it as an Expense before the payment of Commissions to you and the payment of our compensation If required by the Venue Owner. Label Machine $500 one-time payment (see Item 7 below); and monthly lease payments of $135 and monthly maintenance fees of $10.00 per machine. Monthly. We may deduct it as an Expense before the payment of Commissions to you and the payment of our compensation You will lease the label machine from us for 48 months and will use the machine to place price and ingredient labels on Proprietary Products. You must also reimburse us for any damaged or lost equipment. Pricing Labels Our cost, estimated to be approximately $”
Note: The Item 6 remarks on PDF page 19 say up to $500 for each default, while the Item 6 table on PDF page 18 says up to $1,000 per default; the FDD gives conflicting maximum amounts.
Item 6 · PDF p. 18 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: on Payable when and if we establish the Marketing Fund. Default Compliance Fee Up to — 1000
“ before the payment of Commissions to you and the payment of our compensation Payable when and if we establish the Marketing Fund. Default Compliance Fee Up to $1,000 per default Upon Demand. We may deduct it as an Expense before the payment of Commissions to you and If you or your employees commit a default under the Franchise Agreement or the Confidential Oper ations Manual, in addition to”
Note: The Item 6 table on PDF page 18 says up to $1,000 per default, while the related remarks on PDF page 19 say up to $500 for each default; the FDD gives conflicting maximum amounts.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table4 KY 2023 — Start
“2023 0 4 0 0 0 4 KY 2024 4 0 0 0 4 0 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0”
Note: This Item 20 claim is state-specific; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 55 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table3 PA 2023 — Opened
“2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 PA 2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 2025 3 3 3 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 55 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table3 SD 2025 — Start
“2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SD 2024 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 2025 4 7 0 0 0 0 11”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 55 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table3 WA 2024 — End
“2023 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 WA 2024 4 1 0 0 0 4 1 2025 1 4 0 0 0 1 4”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table4 MD 2024 — Sold
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 1 MD 2024 1 0 0 1 0 0 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table4 MD 2024 — Reacquired
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 1 MD 2024 1 0 0 1 0 0 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 54 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table3 NJ 2025 — Nonrenewal
“2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 NJ 2024 4 5 4 0 0 0 5 2025 5 1 1 0 0 0 5”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table4 MD 2024 — End
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 1 MD 2024 1 0 0 1 0 0 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table4 TX 2025 — Start
“2023 0 5 0 0 0 5 TX 2024 5 2 0 1 5 1 2025 1 0 1 0 0 2”
Note: The cited page contains this figure in a state-level Item 20 row. Under the established Item 20 review scope, only national/systemwide Total rows can be verified.
Item 20 · PDF p. 54 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table3 NJ 2025 — Terminated
“2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 NJ 2024 4 5 4 0 0 0 5 2025 5 1 1 0 0 0 5”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 55 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table3 SD 2025 — Opened
“2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SD 2024 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 2025 4 7 0 0 0 0 11”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table4 MD 2024 — Opened
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 1 MD 2024 1 0 0 1 0 0 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table4 MD 2024 — Closed
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 1 MD 2024 1 0 0 1 0 0 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
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