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    Ivan Ramen

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Ivan Ramen franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Ivan Ramen franchise brings authentic Japanese ramen crafted by celebrity chef Ivan Orkin to neighborhoods across the country, featuring house-made noodles and

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open an Ivan Ramen franchise?
    The Ivan Ramen Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,024,500–$1,982,100 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    Does Ivan Ramen disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Ivan Ramen FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $1,024,500 – $1,982,100 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    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. 16

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    29 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 Ivan Ramen 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 ($1,024,500 – $1,982,100) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Ivan Ramen 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. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 16

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025current assets cash and cash equivalents$28,446
    2025total assets$60,774
    2025gross profit$75,622
    2025other liabilities unearned revenue$15,000
    2025total current assets$44,426
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,574
    2025unearned revenue-$5,000
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$11,754
    2025cash flows from investing activities due from related parties$10,700
    2025net cash provided by investing activities$10,700
    2025net increase in cash and cash equivalents$22,454
    2025cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year$5,992
    2025cash and cash equivalents, end of year$28,446
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$15,980
    2025other assets due from related parties$16,348
    2025total other assets$16,348
    2025current liabilities accounts payable$424
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,574
    2025total current liabilities$18,998
    2025total other liabilities$15,000
    2025commitments and contingencies members' equity members' equity$26,776
    2025total members' equity$26,776
    2025total liabilities and members' equity$60,774
    2025revenues franchise fees$79,986
    2025total revenue$79,986
    2025cost of goods sold purchases$323
    2025supplies$4,041
    2025total cost of goods sold$4,364
    2025costs and operating expenses general and administrative expenses$49,886
    2025total costs and operating expenses$49,886
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$25,736
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$25,736
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$15,980
    2025accounts payable$424
    2024total assets$33,040
    2024net loss-$76,856
    2024current assets cash and cash equivalents$5,992
    2024costs and operating expenses general and administrative expenses$81,856
    2024total other liabilities$20,000
    2024loss before income taxes-$76,856
    2024total current assets$5,992
    2024other assets due from related parties$27,048
    2024total other assets$27,048
    2024current liabilities accrued expenses$12,000
    2024total current liabilities$12,000
    2024other liabilities unearned revenue$20,000
    2024commitments and contingencies members' equity members' equity$1,040
    2024total members' equity$1,040
    2024total liabilities and members' equity$33,040
    2024revenues franchise fees$5,000
    2024total revenue$5,000
    2024total costs and operating expenses$81,856
    2024operating loss-$76,856
    2023total liabilities and members' equity$146,012
    2023due to related parties$42,298
    2023total assets$146,012
    2023commitments and contingencies members' equity members' equity$84,666
    2023current assets cash and cash equivalents$139,242
    2023total current assets$139,242
    2023other assets organization costs$6,770
    2023total other assets$6,770
    2023current liabilities accounts payable$4,648
    2023accrued expenses$14,400
    2023total current liabilities$61,346
    2023total members' equity$84,666
    2023costs and operating expenses general and administrative expenses$81,337
    2023total costs and operating expenses$81,337
    2023operating loss-$81,337
    2023loss before income taxes-$81,337
    2023net loss-$81,337

    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.

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    Business history

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.