Franchising
Franchising
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MakiMaki Sushi is a fast casual concept built on two things done exceptionally well: 8-piece cut rolls and innovative hand rolls. Four thriving NYC locations. One simple, scalable model. Now awarding exclusive territories nationwide
4
NYC Locations
2
Core menu formats
<60 sec
Ticket time
800–1,500
Sq. ft. footprint
MakiMaki isn’t trying to be everything to everyone. A tightly focused menu means faster training, simpler operations, tight food costs, and a kitchen that turns out consistently excellent product under real lunch-rush pressure.
Format 01
Classic and signature rolls, hand-rolled to order and sliced into eight pieces. Built for speed, shareability and to-go convenience without sacrificing quality, all at affordable prices.
Format 02
Wrapped in a patented cone-shaped film that preserves the crispness of the nori. Never pre-made, never soggy. Our answer to what fast casual freshness should actually taste like.
Kevin Takarada
Founder, MakiMaki Sushi
"We built MakiMaki around one idea. Make sushi faster, fresher and at a better price than anyone else, without giving up an inch of quality."
One store became four in the market with the highest rent and the hardest labor in the country. Every number below came out of that, and it is the same playbook a franchisee receives on day one.
$22B
U.S. sushi market*
7.9%
Annual growth, with increasing demand nationwide*
Near zero
Food waste, through an assembly-line prep process built for it
Year over year
Growth in the most competitive restaurant market in the USA
* “U.S. Sushi Industry Soars to USD 22 Billion Valuation,” SeafoodSource, 2026
MakiMaki was built and refined in the most competitive restaurant market in the country. What works in New York was built to travel, and we have engineered the system so owning a location is straightforward rather than overwhelming.
01
Four successful Manhattan locations. Workflow, recipes and guest experience refined in the hardest market in the USA.
02
A compact 800 to 1,500 sq. ft. footprint keeps real estate flexible. No open flames means less equipment, less construction and a shorter timeline.
03
Two formats, a tight SKU list and standardized prep. Faster staff training and far fewer moving parts to manage day to day.
04
Sushi making re-engineered for throughput. Ideal for lunch rushes, delivery demand, catering volume and repeat weekday visits.
05
Japan-made sushi machines standardize production and hold labor cost down as volume climbs.
06
Onsite hands-on training, an operations playbook, ongoing field support, plus walk-in, online and catering revenue from the day you open.
Peak lunch capacity
$3,000 / hr
Six team members on the line. No other sushi format in fast casual moves this much product in an hour.
Figures below are preliminary planning estimates based on our current NYC footprint and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Final figures will be detailed in our Franchise Disclosure Document.
Initial Franchise Fee
Total Investment Range
Royalty Fee
6%
Brand Marketing Fund
1%
Liquid Capital Required
Minimum Net Worth
Typical Footprint
800 to 1,500 sq. ft.
Estimates only, subject to change. Actual investment amounts vary by market, real estate condition and territory. A complete breakdown is provided upon qualification and delivery of the Franchise Disclosure Document.
MakiMaki was built and stress-tested across four distinct New York neighborhoods, each with different foot traffic, different customers and the same fast, fresh standard.
01
High tourist and office foot traffic alongside one of Manhattan’s busiest and most iconic green spaces.
Flagship
02
Commuter-heavy volume, built for speed through peak transit rush hours and well beyond them.
Transit hub
03
Neighborhood-driven repeat business in a dense residential and tech-office district.
Repeat Visit
04
Fast lunch-rush turnover serving the Financial District’s midday crowd.
Lunch Rush
MakiMaki is expanding beyond New York City, and franchisees are awarded protected development rights within the North East region. Reach out to check availability in your area.
NY
NJ
CT
MA
PA
RI
NH
VT
ME
MD
Other regions of the USA are being considered for a later launch. If your market is outside the North East, tell us anyway and we will keep you on the list.
01
Submit the franchise application and speak with our development team.
02
Discovery Day
Visit an NYC location, meet the team and see the operation run firsthand.
03
Approval
Territory confirmation, FDD review and signing of the franchise agreement.
04
Site selection, buildout support and hands-on operational training.
05
Launch marketing support and onsite guidance through your opening week.
"Now we are looking for owner-operators who want to bring that same standard to their own community."
Kevin Takarada, Founder
APPLY NOW
Tell us about yourself and your target market. Our franchise development team will follow up to discuss availability, investment details and next steps.