Fujisan franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Fujisan franchise fee is $3,750 and the total initial investment ranges from $28,183 to $104,055, with about $10,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Fujisan FDD.
What are the Fujisan franchise fees and investment?
The Fujisan franchise requires a franchise fee of $3,750 and a total initial investment of $28,183 to $104,055. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $3,750 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $28,183 to $104,055 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $10,000 |
| US locations | 742 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Quick Service) |
| Headquarters | Santa Fe Springs, California |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Fujisan investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Fujisan's minimum investment of $28,183 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1186 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $3,750 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Fujisan belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Fujisan FDD?
Verify six parts of the Fujisan Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Fujisan discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Fujisan?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Fujisan:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Schakolad Chocolate | $18,000 to $30,000 | $28,600 to $144,000 |
| Chester's | $3,500 | $27,500 to $301,500 |
| Hissho Sushi/Oumi Sushi/Sushi with Gusto | $7,500 | $26,849 to $136,829 |
| Lemon Heaven | $25,000 | $29,750 to $174,000 |
| U-Swirl | $6,000 to $25,000 | $26,000 to $686,320 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fujisan franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Fujisan franchise ranges from $28,183 to $104,055, including a franchise fee of $3,750, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Fujisan franchise?
Fujisan lists a minimum of about $10,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Fujisan locations are there?
Fujisan reported 742 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Fujisan been franchising?
Fujisan started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Fujisan and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fujisan. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.