For investors: how much do you have to spend to set up a sushi franchise?

In recent years, Sushi is no longer a luxury reserved for demanding palates and has managed to become a popular option, thanks to franchise chains that offer quality, variety and affordable prices.. Since its origin in Japan, this delicious mixture of rice, fish and seaweed has conquered the local gastronomy market. As explained in the sector, The key to the success of a store of this type is to have a reputable company behind it that not only offers operational support, but also provides raw materials and trains staff.

Hatsu is one of the options presented by the sushi franchise market.. This company is not only dedicated to Japanese dishes, but also its menu is made up of Peruvian-Japanese fusion food, which expands the range of possibilities for diners. With 10 stores, both owned and franchised, the company has been operating in the segment since 2013.

The total investment to install a Hatsu store is around US$46,500, the average annual billing per store, according to the firm, is projected in the order of US$250,000 and the recovery of the initial investment from the six months. Among the key points, it stands out that the franchisor delivers all of the raw materials and supplies, which makes this type of location easy to manage for the investor. In addition, in general terms he has a reduced workload because he can only work one shift.

For its part, Fabric Sushi is perhaps one of the sushi chains that has grown the most in recent years.. With a presence in the main avenues and shopping centers of the country, it is presented as a tempting option for investors due to the brand’s renown. Currently, the company has more than 60 franchised stores in Argentina and three abroad.

The company is characterized by its high quality standards, something that is clearly reflected in the dishes it offers to its guests. The total investment to install a Fabric Sushi depends on the dimensions of the premises and the selected format. As a guide, the requested entry fee is between US$30,000 and US$60,000.while the initial investment without stock can be around US$1,000 per m2 and the initial stock is around US$10,000.

For its part, The average annual billing per location is projected in the order of $720 million and the recovery of the investment in 28 months. In general terms, the premises should be installed in an area with high commercial traffic and ideally it should have around 250 m2.

Meanwhile, Sushi Club can also be presented as another chain with strong expansion in the Argentine sushi market. With more than 45 stores in the country and 11 abroad, the company is a pioneer in the field.since it began operating in 2001 and was the undisputed protagonist of the growth of the business.

The firm offers, as a distinctive feature, quality products, with pieces of its own creation and flavors adapted to the customs of each country. The estimated total investment to install a Sushi Club location also depends on the dimensions of the selected business, which can be from 60 to more than 200 m2. That is why the disbursement varies from approximately US$50,000 to US$180,000.

For its part, the recovery of the projected investment is also subject to the dimensions of the premises and the format selected by the franchisee, but in general terms it is between 15 to 24 months.

Finally, with affordable prices and quality as standards, Sushi Pop is another franchise chain that has a strong presence in the country. With more than 20 stores distributed in the main shopping centers and the so-called dark kitchens, it is also a very relevant company in the delivery and take away sector.

The total initial investment to install A Sushi Pop franchise is around US$50,000 and the average annual turnover per location is projected to be around US$180,000.. Meanwhile, the recovery of the investment is stipulated between 18 to 24 months.