Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai franchise
2026 filing · September 23, 2026
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai at a glance
A Japanese ramen restaurant serving Kitakata-style ramen. At the end of 2026 there were 9 Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Irvine, California
- Typical size
- 1,500–2,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $521K–$1.19M
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross sales, paid monthly, plus 1% to the brand fund (up to 2%)
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross sales
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2026
- 9
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 9
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2024–2026
- States
- 2
- Most in California and Illinois
From Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $855,000 | Costs more than 80% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 9 | Fewer than 63% of franchises |
How much a Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai franchise costs
Opening one Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai costs an estimated $521,000 to $1,189,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are lease and leasehold improvements ($200,000 to $600,000) and additional funds – 3 months ($100,000 to $200,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Kitchen and Bar Equipment/Small Wares | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $15,000 | $25,000 | |
| Audio Video Equipment | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Restaurant Decorations | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Computer/POS System and KDS for Kitchen Display | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Lease and Leasehold Improvements | $200,000 | $600,000 | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Licenses | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Liquor License Costs | $2,000 | $15,000 | |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $10,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $20,000 | |
| Architecture Fees and Permits | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Opening Inventory | $15,000 | $30,000 | |
| Initial Inventory of Alcoholic Beverages | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Training | $8,000 | $16,000 | |
| Additional Opening Support | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Security and Utility Deposits | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Grand Opening Program | $2,000 | ||
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $100,000 | $200,000 | |
| Total | $521,000 | $1,189,000 | |
Source: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 17
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales, paid monthly, plus 1% to the brand fund (up to 2%). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales. |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from page 15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai 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: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 39
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $1.1M–$2.1M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai compares
Of the 813 restaurant franchises on this site, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is the 522nd cheapest to open and the 454th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai | Typical restaurant brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $521K | $408K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $1.19M | $866K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 9 | 14 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 474 of 813 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 813 brands in restaurant franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 (0) | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Years end April 30.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 39
Where Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai locations are
At the end of 2026, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai had locations in 2 states. The most are in California and Illinois.
- California7
- Illinois2
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Illinois | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Source: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 40
Who owns Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai?
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai franchises are sold by Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc. It is a subsidiary of Mensyoku U.S.A. Inc.
From Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc’s 2026 filing, page 8.
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: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 11
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai filings
The figures on this page come from Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Franchising Inc’s 2026 filing, issued September 23, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | September 23, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2024–2026 |
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