CoCo Ichibanya^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is CoCo Ichibanya?

CoCo Ichibanya is a full-service restaurant franchise focused on proprietary Japanese-style curry dishes prepared to specified recipes. The primary service channel is a single full-service (dine-in) Outlet. Revenue is generated from sales of CoCo Ichibanya Products, including curry dishes with various toppings, appetizers, authorized beverages, and related merchandise. Outlets typically occupy 1,500 to 2,500 square feet in shopping malls, strip centers, or freestanding locations.

CoCo Ichibanya Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's standout strength is its unusually thorough onboarding—a Training & Support score of 100 with 320 hours of initial hands-on training— which speeds new locations to standard; its biggest risk is the very high startup requirement, with a minimum estimated cost of $907,500 (in the top 10% of franchises).

Pros

Training & Support score of 100 and 320 hours of initial training — the franchisor provides unusually thorough, hands-on onboarding and support (top quarter), which reduces your learning curve and gets new locations operating to standard faster.

The $10,000 initial franchise fee is very low for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%) and, unusually, initial fees are refundable on failure — this lowers your cash required at signing and gives you a safety buffer if the opening doesn't go as planned.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions, zero government penalties, and zero outlet terminations — the system has a clean legal and operational record compared with peers, which suggests smoother franchisor–franchisee relations and fewer formal disputes.

Cons

Item 7 total minimum estimated startup cost of $907,500 (top 10% across all industries) — your upfront capital and likely financing needs will be materially higher than most franchise peers.

Managers are not required to complete initial training (an unusual absence — ~90% of Food & Beverage systems require this) — you’ll likely carry the burden of training managers yourself, which increases your time commitment and the chance of uneven day‑to‑day execution.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

52/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units, sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, deploy different trademarks and operate in alternative venues/retail; protection is contingent on performance contingencies and the franchisee retains site-specific relocation rights.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides a comprehensive 320-hour training curriculum designed to prepare five staff members for launch, covering classroom instruction and hands-on operational procedures. The program includes on-site launch assistance for operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging, and additional on-site support carries separate fees.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a CoCo Ichibanya Franchise?

Opening a CoCo Ichibanya franchise requires a total initial investment of $907,500 to $1,405,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$907,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$1,405,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$671,000

Equipment & Assets$164,000

Reserves$9,000

Training$10,000

Other$13,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$1,130,000

Equipment & Assets$196,000

Reserves$25,000

Training$12,000

Other$2,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

CoCo Ichibanya Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

CoCo Ichibanya did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a CoCo Ichibanya franchise?

The total initial investment for a CoCo Ichibanya franchise ranges from $907,500 to $1,405,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the CoCo Ichibanya initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for CoCo Ichibanya is $10,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does CoCo Ichibanya disclose franchise revenue data?

CoCo Ichibanya did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does CoCo Ichibanya have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

CoCo Ichibanya received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does CoCo Ichibanya offer exclusive franchise territories?

CoCo Ichibanya received a territory protection score of 52 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does CoCo Ichibanya provide to new franchisees?

CoCo Ichibanya received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides a comprehensive 320-hour training curriculum designed to prepare five staff members for launch, covering classroom instruction and hands-on operational procedures.

How many CoCo Ichibanya franchise locations are there?

CoCo Ichibanya had 7 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is CoCo Ichibanya?

CoCo Ichibanya is a full-service restaurant franchise focused on proprietary Japanese-style curry dishes prepared to specified recipes.

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