Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
Quick-service Japanese restaurantBackground
Founded: 1994 Franchising since: 1995
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.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Montana, North carolina, New jersey, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oregon, South carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
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.
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9311 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 |
Phone: (480)362-4800 |
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 63 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 70 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 75 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Montana, North carolina, New jersey, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oregon, South carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $125.4K-506.3K Franchise fee: $30K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Business Experience:
- General business experience
Operations
- 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 25
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- 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
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#356 (2008); #280 (2007); #270 (2006);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007;
America's Top Global Franchises:
#187 (2006);
#356 (2008); #280 (2007); #270 (2006);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007;
America's Top Global Franchises:
#187 (2006);