Ace Sushi
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 504
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Ace Sushi
Ace Sushi is a renowned brand that offers fresh, high-quality sushi and fusion items to customers worldwide. With specially-trained chefs, we provide an array of convenient grab-and-go packages as well as made-to-order items. Our commitment to customer satisfaction has led us to expand into diverse marketplaces across the globe. At ACE, we understand the importance of catering to changing consumer tastes and needs. That's why we regularly introduce new items to our menu, ensuring that we address specific dietary requirements such as kosher, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Additionally, we prioritize sustainability by making responsible seafood choices. When you choose ACE Sushi, you can expect excellence in quality and taste. Our sushi is made fresh daily by skilled chefs who take pride in their craft. But don't just take our word for it – our satisfied customers have praised our variety, affordability, and healthy options. Experience the ACE Sushi difference today!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$6k
- Area Development discount/waiver
5 or 10-unit ADA: Main Sushi Bar initial fee $2,500 (first Main Sushi Bar waived); 40+ units: Main $1,250 and Satellite $500 (first five Main Sushi Bars waived).
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
0.0% of Net Sales
- Area Development Program - Development Fee (Low)
$60k
- Area Development Program - Development Fee (High)
$300k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations117
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings71
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate20.6%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR40.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.4×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$73k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.