Sushi Avenue
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Sushi Avenue franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Sushi Avenue franchise specializes in fast-casual sushi dining, offering fresh rolls, bowls, and Japanese-inspired dishes through a streamlined restaurant model
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Sushi Avenue franchise?
- The Sushi Avenue Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $18,525 for total: — $18525 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 28); $158,470 for total: — $158470 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 28). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does Sushi Avenue disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Sushi Avenue FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Sushi Avenue locations are there?
- The FDD reports 329 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 62). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
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: $18,525 (Total: — $18525); $158,470 (Total: — $158470); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 329 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
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
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.
- — $18525PDF p. 28$18,525
- — $158470PDF p. 28$158,470
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
94 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 Sushi Avenue 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 December 31 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 58
Net +1 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; 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
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($18,525 – $158,470) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Sushi Avenue reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 329 to 329 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. 58
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
360 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | accounts receivable | $98,910 |
| 2026 | total current assets | $592,255 |
| 2026 | total assets | $592,255 |
| 2026 | member's equity | $592,255 |
| 2026 | revenue | $13,461 |
| 2026 | net income | $13,461 |
| 2026 | assets current assets cash | $493,345 |
| 2026 | total liabilities and member's equity | $592,255 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable | $85,449 |
| 2025 | total assets | $578,794 |
| 2025 | total liabilities and member's equity | $578,794 |
| 2025 | revenue | $59,844 |
| 2025 | operating expenses filing fees | $5,836 |
| 2025 | professional fees | $14,000 |
| 2025 | total operating expenses | $19,836 |
| 2025 | member's equity - beginning | $538,786 |
| 2025 | member's equity - ending | $578,794 |
| 2025 | change in accounts receivable | $452,992 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | $493,000 |
| 2025 | cash - beginning | $345 |
| 2025 | cash - ending | $493,345 |
| 2025 | net increase | $493,000 |
| 2025 | cash flows from operating activities net income | $40,008 |
| 2025 | assets current assets cash | $493,345 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $578,794 |
| 2025 | member's equity | $578,794 |
| 2025 | net income | $40,008 |
| 2024 | total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | assets current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $345 |
| 2024 | total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | total liabilities and member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,593 |
| 2024 | member's equity - beginningMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $510,658 |
| 2024 | cash flows from operating activities net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,593 |
| 2024 | change in accounts receivable | -$563,593 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$507,000 |
| 2024 | net increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$507,000 |
| 2024 | cash - beginningMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $507,345 |
| 2024 | assets current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $345 |
| 2024 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,441 |
| 2024 | total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,593 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,593 |
| 2024 | member's equity - beginningMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $510,658 |
| 2024 | capital contributions/(distributions)More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$28,465 |
| 2024 | cash flows from operating activities net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,593 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$507,000 |
| 2024 | net increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$507,000 |
| 2024 | cash - beginningMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $507,345 |
| 2024 | cash - endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $345 |
| 2024 | cash - endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $345 |
| 2024 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,441 |
| 2024 | revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,593 |
| 2024 | capital contributions/(distributions)More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$28,465 |
| 2024 | member's equity - endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | total liabilities and member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | member's equity - endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $538,786 |
| 2024 | change in assets and liabilities | -$563,593 |
| 2023 | assets current assets cash | $507,345 |
| 2023 | total current assets | $510,658 |
| 2023 | total liabilities and member's equity | $510,658 |
| 2023 | revenue | $3,313 |
| 2023 | capital contributions/(distributions) | $507,345 |
| 2023 | member's equity - ending | $510,658 |
| 2023 | cash flows from operating activities net income | $3,313 |
| 2023 | capital contributions | $507,345 |
| 2023 | net increase | $507,345 |
| 2023 | cash - ending | $507,345 |
| 2023 | total assets | $510,658 |
| 2023 | accounts receivable | $3,313 |
| 2023 | member's equity | $510,658 |
| 2023 | net income | $3,313 |
| 2023 | change in assets and liabilities | -$3,313 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by financing activities | $507,345 |
| — | member's equity ending | $592,255 |
| — | member's equity beginning | $578,794 |
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.
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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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 5 · PDF p. 17 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial fees, waivers and additional bars — $4000
“© 202 6 SAH Holdings, LLC FDD - Sushi Avenue - 202 6 - 2 7 8 Initial Food and Supply Inventory; Uniforms Before opening, you generally will be required to purchase, from Sushi Avenue, an initial inventory of food and supplies. You also may be required to purchase uniforms from Sushi Avenue. We estimate the range of these costs to be $ 4,000 to $ 3 0,000. Point of Sale Marketing Materials Before opening, y ou generally will be required to purchase , from us and/or from Sushi Avenue, an initial supply of point of sale and other marketing materials including signs, banners, cards, and other materials to promote your Sushi Bar and our brand. W e estimate the costs of this initial supply to range from $1,000 to $ 4,000 . Background Check Prior to your final approval as a franchisee, we require you to submit to background check, which includes drug testing and a criminal and credit check. Your results must be acceptable to us. You must reimburse us our cost in obtaining these tests and checks, estimated at $25 0. None of the above fees are refundable. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank.]”
Note: Page has $4,000 as both initial inventory range low and marketing-materials range high; generic label cannot identify intended category.
Item 6 · PDF p. 18 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Other fees and commission conditions — 0%
“oldings, LLC FDD - Sushi Avenue - 202 6 - 2 7 9 ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Compensation to Stores and Franchisor (or affiliate) . 1 Varies by location and Store. Typically, 0% to 40% of Gross Sales to Store and 0% to 25% of Gross Sales of your Franchise Business to us or our affiliate but amounts may vary widely. 2 Monthly on Gross Sales for the previous month. Will be deducted directly from your Franchise Commissions. Timing will vary and be dependent upon payment from the stores. • Non - refundable. • Uniformly imposed but will vary by location . • Imposed by Franchisor /Stores (third - party) , pursuant to Master Agreement. National Marketing Fund. 3 Up to 1.5% of total monthly Gross Sales. Not currently assessed. Monthly on Gross Sales for the previous month. May be deducted directly from your Franchise Commissions. • Non - refundable. • Uniformly imposed. ”
Note: Both Store and franchisor compensation ranges start at 0%; generic label does not identify intended recipient. Preserve populations separately.
Item 6 · PDF p. 18 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Other fees and commission conditions — 0%
“6 - 2 7 9 ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Compensation to Stores and Franchisor (or affiliate) . 1 Varies by location and Store. Typically, 0% to 40% of Gross Sales to Store and 0% to 25% of Gross Sales of your Franchise Business to us or our affiliate but amounts may vary widely. 2 Monthly on Gross Sales for the previous month. Will be deducted directly from your Franchise Commissions. Timing will vary and be dependent upon payment from the stores. • Non - refundable. • Uniformly imposed but will vary by location . • Imposed by Franchisor /Stores (third - party) , pursuant to Master Agreement. National Marketing Fund. 3 Up to 1.5% of total monthly Gross Sales. Not currently assessed. Monthly on Gross Sales for the previous month. May be deducted directly from your Franchise Commissions. • Non - refundable. • Uniformly imposed. • Imposed by Franchisor 3 .1 (once imp”
Note: Both Store and franchisor compensation ranges start at 0%; generic label does not identify intended recipient. Preserve populations separately.
Item 6 · PDF p. 19 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Other fees and commission conditions — $5000
“ $ 0 to $5,000 per location. On demand. May be deducted directly from your Franchise Commissions. • Var y with Store. • Collected by local municipalities. Point of Sale Marketing Materials. 1 3 Up to $ 5 ,000 per year per location. On demand. May be deducted directly from your Franchise Commissions. • Non - refundable. • Uniformly imposed. • Imposed by Franchisor or Sushi Avenue . Customer Satisfaction Fee. 1 4 $0.00 to $ 500 per incident plus our costs of travel to remedy. On demand. May be deducted directly from your Franchise Commissions. • Non - refundable. • Uniformly imposed. • Imposed by Franchisor. Non - Compliance Fee. 1 5 $0.00 to $500 per incident. On demand. May be deducted directly from your Franchise Commissions. • Non - refundable. • Not u niformly imposed. • Imposed by Franchisor.”
Note: $5,000 occurs for local license/permits per location and POS marketing per year; generic claim/quote does not identify which.
Item 20 · PDF p. 59 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 Kansas 2024 — Transfers
“2024 2”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The required review scope is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.



