Teriyaki Experience
Quick-service Japanese restaurantBackground
Founded: 1986 Franchising since: 1987
Lou Donato wanted to provide dishes similar to the expensive, health-conscious platters found at Japanese dinner houses. After three years of research and development, he opened Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience, incorporating the flair and drama of Japanese cooking.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 25 employee(s)
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
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Special Programs
The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto receives sales proceeds from a Made In Japan location within the facility.
Lou Donato wanted to provide dishes similar to the expensive, health-conscious platters found at Japanese dinner houses. After three years of research and development, he opened Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience, incorporating the flair and drama of Japanese cooking.
Franchisees across Canada and worldwide now offer hot, made-to-order dishes including fresh vegetables, Yakisoba (Japanese noodles), steamed rice, a variety of meats and seafood, Teriyaki platters and sushi.
The parent company of Made in Japan also owns franchise company Mrs. Vanelli's Fresh Italian Foods.
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700 Kerr St., #100 Oakville, Ontario L6K 3W5 |
Phone: (905)337-7777 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 25 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 7 | 97 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 94 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 89 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 78 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 80 | 17 | 0 |
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
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Special Programs
The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto receives sales proceeds from a Made In Japan location within the facility.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $199.5K-360.5K 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
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K-75K
Operations
- 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 18 days
- At franchisee's location: 1 week
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- National media
- Regional advertising
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#347 (2007); #265 (2006);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2006;
America's Top Global Franchises:
#164 (2006);
#347 (2007); #265 (2006);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2006;
America's Top Global Franchises:
#164 (2006);