Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
At a Glance
Products & Services: Quick-service Japanese restaurant
Number of Locations: 47
Total Investment: $126.9K - 546.8K
Founded: 1994
Began Franchising: 1995
Private Owned
About Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
The first Samurai Sam's restaurant was opened by John Young, David Young, Kerry Phelps and Russ Schoene in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1994. Recognizing a need for healthy fast food alternatives, the partners created their teriyaki grill, serving chicken, steak and prawns to customers throughout Arizona.Today there are Samurai Sam's locations across the western United States. Samurai Sam's is owned by Kahala, franchisor of Blimpie, Cereality, Cold Stone Creamery, Frullati Café & Bakery, Great Steak & Potato, Johnnie's, Nrgize, Ranch 1, Rollerz, Surf City Squeeze and TacoTime.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 | 49 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2009 | 63 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 70 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $126,900 - $546,800
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,