Jaws Topokki franchise
2026 filing · March 20, 2026Growing
Jaws Topokki at a glance
A Korean street food restaurant serving tteokbokki and other related dishes. At the end of 2025 there were 16 Jaws Topokki locations in the US, 14 franchised and 2 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- JFC Franchise, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2022
- 4 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- La Mirada, California
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $330K–$570K
- A regular outlet
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of net sales, paid monthly; a marketing fee of up to 1% may be added
- Brand fund
- None now
- 1% of net sales, not charged at present
- Agreement length
- 5 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 16
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 14
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 3 years
- +14
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 7
- Most in California, Georgia and New Jersey
Support and records
From JFC Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing; revenue and net loss from its audited financial statements, page 157; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Franchisor revenue is the company that sells the franchises (royalties, fees and anything else it earns), not what a location makes.
Where it ranks
Jaws Topokki among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Jaws Topokki | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $449,750 | Costs more than 59% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $30,000 | Lower than 72% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 16 | Fewer than 54% of franchises |
How much a Jaws Topokki franchise costs
Opening a regular outlet costs an estimated $329,500 to $570,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction and leasehold improvements ($170,000 to $250,000) and additional funds – 3 months ($60,000 to $90,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | ||
| Real Estate Security/Deposits and Initial Rent | $5,000 | $35,000 | |
| Construction and leasehold improvements | $170,000 | $250,000 | |
| Design and architecture | $12,000 | $20,000 | |
| Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures | $35,000 | $75,000 | |
| Opening Inventory | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Opening Promotion and Grand Opening | $3,000 | $10,000 | |
| Cash Registers/Other Office Equipment | $3,000 | $15,000 | |
| Initial Training Expenses | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Business Licenses, Utility Deposits, Prepaid Fees | $1,500 | $10,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $60,000 | $90,000 | |
| Total | $329,500 | $570,000 | |
Source: JFC Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Jaws Topokki franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: JFC Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of net sales, paid monthly; a marketing fee of up to 1% may be added. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of net sales, not charged at present. |
| POS, Computer or Information Systems Fee | Up to $250 per month (not currently assessed) |
| Transfer Review Fee (subject to state law) | $2,500 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: JFC Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 10
Other fees as filed, from pages 11–12. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Jaws Topokki does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: JFC Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 41
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $560K–$980K
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How Jaws Topokki compares
Of the 309 fast food franchises on this site, Jaws Topokki is the 138th cheapest to open and the 163rd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Jaws Topokki | Typical fast food brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $330K | $353K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $570K | $786K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 16 | 23 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 26.7% | 5.8% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 189 of 309 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 309 brands in fast food franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 (+5) | 2 | +5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 (+4) | 2 | +5 | −1 |
| 2025 | 14 (+5) | 2 | +8 | −3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: JFC Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 42
Where Jaws Topokki locations are
At the end of 2025, Jaws Topokki had locations in 7 states. The most are in California, Georgia and New Jersey.
- California8
- Georgia2
- New Jersey2
- Florida1
- Illinois1
- Nevada1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Georgia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Florida | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: JFC Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 43
Who owns Jaws Topokki?
Jaws Topokki franchises are sold by JFC Franchise, Inc.
From JFC Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: JFC Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
Jaws Topokki filings
The figures on this page come from JFC Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued March 20, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | March 20, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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