Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill

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.

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.

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

Total investment: $125.4K-506.3K Franchise fee: $30K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Express/kiosk option available

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

• 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

Franchise 500® rank:
#356 (2008); #280 (2007); #270 (2006);

Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007;

America's Top Global Franchises:
#187 (2006);