Quickway Hibachi^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Quickway Hibachi?

Quickway Hibachi is a quick-service restaurant franchise offering freshly prepared Japanese-inspired cuisine. Franchisees operate under the franchisor's System in either freestanding Traditional Restaurants or in Non-Traditional Venues (for example, malls, airports, stadiums, grocery stores, colleges, casinos and other host facilities), and may be authorized to sell beer and wine on premises if they obtain the required liquor license.

Quickway Hibachi Franchise: Pros and Cons

The brand’s clean public legal record-zero disclosed lawsuits, regulatory penalties, or franchisee-initiated actions-lowers legal risk and simplifies due diligence, but it has 0 franchised units and 49 company-owned locations, meaning no franchisee peers to interview and questions about the franchisor’s commitment to franchising.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, regulatory penalties, or franchisee-initiated legal actions (well below typical for Food & Beverage) - a clean public legal record reduces the risk of known legal troubles and simplifies your due diligence.

Manager required equity 0% (bottom 5% for Food & Beverage) - you can hire and compensate managers without forcing them to buy in, giving you flexibility in staffing and incentive design.

Signed-but-not-open outlets 0 (well below typical for Food & Beverage) - there’s no backlog of units waiting to open, so you won’t inherit delayed openings during your launch.

Cons

Franchised units 0 (bottom 5% for Food & Beverage) - the system is essentially early-stage, so you won’t have franchisee peers to interview or real-world franchisee performance data to rely on.

Company-owned units 49 (well above typical for Food & Beverage) - a large corporate-owned footprint raises questions about the franchisor’s commitment to growing via franchisees and merits deeper investigation into their franchise strategy and support.

Initial franchise fee $50,000 (top quarter for Food & Beverage) - the upfront fee is higher than typical, increasing the cash you must commit before operations begin.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Quickway Hibachi reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Quickway Hibachi grants a protected, non‑exclusive territory-typically a 2‑mile radius (minimum two city blocks in dense areas)-around the approved location. Territory rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas; the franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units and to sell via e‑commerce/alternative channels, while relocation requires approval, a fee, and timelines.

Training & Support

Good

Quickway Hibachi provides a Comprehensive 180-hour training curriculum designed to prepare one initial trainee for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance for operational readiness, with travel and living expenses borne by the franchisee and additional on-site support available for an extra fee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Quickway Hibachi Franchise?

Opening a Quickway Hibachi franchise requires a total initial investment of $420,000 to $1,133,000, 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

$420,000

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$1,133,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000

Real Estate$200,500

Equipment & Assets$120,000

Reserves$20,000

Training$2,000

Other$27,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000

Real Estate$560,000

Equipment & Assets$210,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$12,000

Other$251,000

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.

How Much Do Quickway Hibachi Franchise Owners Make?

Quickway Hibachi franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,365,999 and median gross sales of $1,250,603 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,365,999

Median Gross Sales:

$1,250,603

High Gross Sales:

$2,751,048

Low Gross Sales:

$712,046

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

32.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 data are historical results from corporate outlets (no franchised outlets reported in the tables). The reported average gross sales per outlet for the most recent year are $1,365,999 with a median of $1,250,603. Corporate-level franchising adjustments (royalty = 4% of sales, brand fund = 1%, technology fee modeled at $1,000/month) were applied to calculate Adjusted Net Income. After those adjustments and operating expenses, the average Adjusted Net Income is $215,490 and the aggregate Adjusted Net Income across reported outlets is $6,680,190.

Performance Variability Analysis: Performance is materially dispersed. High and low gross sales range from $2,751,048 to $712,046. Average Adjusted Net Income ($215,490) exceeds the median ($182,782), indicating a right-skew driven by a handful of higher-performing locations (top Adjusted Net Income $779,373; low -$2,482). Adjusted margins vary from -0.33% (low) to 28.42% (high) with an aggregate margin of 15.78% and median margin ~15.99%, showing many outlets cluster around mid-teens margin but some underperform or substantially outperform.

Data Scope and Limitations: The sample comprises 33 corporate locations that operated at least six months during the fiscal year; 31 outlets operated the entire fiscal year (the percent attaining or exceeding the reported average sales is given as 10 of 31 = 32%). Two outlets operated a partial year and are presented separately. ‘Income’ equals gross sales (excludes taxes collected); ‘COGS’ and operating expenses are defined in the notes. Franchise adjustments were modeled (4% royalty, 1% brand fund, technology fee assumed at $1,000/month). The disclosure does not indicate audited financial statements and offers written substantiation upon request. Use these historical corporate results for indicative purposes only; individual franchise results may differ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quickway Hibachi a good franchise to own?

Whether Quickway Hibachi is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Quickway Hibachi operates 49 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 95/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Quickway Hibachi franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Quickway Hibachi franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $420,000 to $1,133,000. Quickway Hibachi disclosed average gross sales of $1,365,999 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Quickway Hibachi franchise?

Break-even timelines for Quickway Hibachi franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Quickway Hibachi a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Quickway Hibachi operates 0 franchised locations and 49 company-owned locations. Quickway Hibachi currently operates as a predominantly company-owned system, though franchise opportunities are being offered through the FDD.

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