Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in fresh, Japanese-inspired cuisine. Founded in 1994 in Scottsdale, Arizona, by John Young, David Young, Kerry Phelps, and Russ Schoene, the brand was created to offer a healthier alternative to traditional fast food.
The first franchise location opened in 1995, and the company remains headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The menu features a variety of rice and yakisoba bowls topped with marinated, grilled meats, fresh vegetables, and the brand's signature teriyaki sauce. Additional offerings include specialty wraps, salads, and grilled egg rolls, all prepared with high-quality ingredients at affordable prices.
Samurai Sam's differentiates itself through its commitment to health-conscious dining, proprietary teriyaki sauce, and customizable menu options, such as riceless bowls. The brand's emphasis on fresh, flavorful meals helps it stand out in the growing Asian fast-food segment.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Traditional Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill franchise.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill, operated by Kahala Franchising, provides a structured training program that franchisees must complete prior to opening. This training ensures consistent food safety and operational standards across all locations. Below is a breakdown of the training components:
Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill does not offer exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. While each franchisee is granted a specific location from which to operate, the franchisor does not guarantee territorial rights that prevent other franchisees or company-owned locations from opening nearby.
This means that franchisees could potentially face competition from other Samurai Sam’s locations. The franchise agreement does not provide a designated geographic area in which the franchisee has exclusive rights to develop or operate.
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