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Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill.

Based on 2025 FDD · 4 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
53
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
D
42/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $290K – $623K. Reported owner economics show $13K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$290K – $623K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$13K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
35.9 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
100.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $30K franchise fee · 10% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$290K – $623K
MinMid: $457KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$30K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
4%
Total Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
12
0 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
→ 0.0%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
2.8%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
35.9 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
100.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$423K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 100%
HIGH ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill vs. QSR Average

MetricSamurai Sam’s Teriyaki GrillQSR Avg
SBA Default Rate100.0%▼9.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return2.8%▼14.2%
Total Investment$457K$380K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2018-2018). 1 loans across 1 states.

Default Rate
100.0%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
1
1 states
Total Loan Volume
$161K
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$161K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
0
Paid in Full (0%)
0
Currently Active
1
Charged Off (92.2% by $)
$148K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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