Hissho Sushi
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Hissho Sushi franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Hissho International operates multiple sushi franchise concepts including Hissho Sushi, Oumi Sushi, Sushi with Gusto, and Ibasho Sushi, specializing in fresh su
Headline figures
Hissho Sushi quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Hissho Sushi franchise?
- The Hissho Sushi Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $26,789–$144,429 for food retail unit — total initial investment: $26,789 $144,429 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 32); $26,849–$136,829 for total estimated investment for one food retail unit (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does Hissho Sushi disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Hissho Sushi FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- Is Hissho 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
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $26,789 – $144,429 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.
Hissho 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
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 32
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
53 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 Hissho 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?
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 ($26,789 – $144,429) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Hissho Sushi 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. 32
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
2,453 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, end of year | $2,048,229 |
| 2025 | retained earnings, beginning of year | $104,965,675 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable, related party, current | $1,083,028 |
| 2025 | noncash lease expense | $25,987 |
| 2025 | total revenue | $42,027,893 |
| 2025 | total member's equity | $1,970,623 |
| 2025 | accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $143,317 |
| 2025 | change in due from related party | -$26,550,624 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable, related party | $165,950 |
| 2025 | cash, beginning of year | $2,048,229 |
| 2025 | right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease liability | $127,828 |
| 2025 | cash | $2,048,229 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Estimated initial investment: $26,849 – $136,829 → $26,789 – $144,429
- Franchise fee: $3,750 → $7,500
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 12 · PDF p. 51 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory/location: franchisee operates only at the specific approved Food Retail Unit location; relocation requires prior written permission and is at franchisor discretion.
“In all cases, you will operate from the specific location designated in your Franchise Agreement, and you must receive our prior written permission before relocating any Food Retail Unit. Relocation of your Food Retail Unit is only at our discretion.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.