Edo Japan Inc.
Japanese fast foodBackground
Founded: 1977 Franchising since: 1986
Susumu Ikuta wanted to develop a healthy fast food restaurant, and in 1977 he opened Omi of Japan, a sit-down restaurant in Calgary, Alberta. With the help of his family, Ikuta expanded the chain through Calgary and Vancouver. The company began franchising in 1988.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 6 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Susumu Ikuta wanted to develop a healthy fast food restaurant, and in 1977 he opened Omi of Japan, a sit-down restaurant in Calgary, Alberta. With the help of his family, Ikuta expanded the chain through Calgary and Vancouver. The company began franchising in 1988.
Now called Edo Japan, the restaurant offers customers a variety of Japanese favorites including teriyaki chicken, spring rolls and sushi.
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4838 32nd St. S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2B 2S6 |
Phone: (403)215-8800 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 6 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2006 | 21 | 64 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $200K-350K Franchise fee: $25K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $200K
Cash liquidity requirement: $150K
Operations
- 33% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 21 days
- At franchisee's location: 14 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Grand opening
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Regional advertising