Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill

At a Glance

Products & Services: Quick-service Japanese restaurant

Number of Locations: 44

Total Investment: $110.15K - 543.05K

Founded: 1994

Began Franchising: 1995

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
2012	37	0	5	2
2011	37	0	5	2
2010	49	0	6	2
2009	63	0	6	1

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $110,150 - $543,050
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
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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,