Yamato Restaurant

Own Your Very Own

There’s an exhilarating future just around the corner: a future where you call the shots, where you make opportunities happen. At Yamato Kura our whole franchise approach stems from the belief that there’s no stopping people like you? motivated individuals who have pride in ownership. We believe we don’t have to motivate you, since you already bring that to the table. We simple have to support you and assist you in your own goals.

Since 1998, Yamato Kura has been in the forefront in the Japanese food industry, bringing new standards for taste and nutrition. Ken Oyadomari, the owner has been in the Japanese Restaurant business for over 25 years.

Get To Know Us

What are the Keys to
Our Success

An Unbeatable Product
Japanese food has a growing market and our revolving sushi bar concept and our Yamato Teppan Houses are a proven model throughout the world

A Proven Market
People simply love Japanese food and is growing in popularity. Increased nationwide attention to nutrition has dramatically propelled our market forward to meet demand from an enthusiastic customer base.

Our Growth
With 6 locations and growing, Yamato Kura is fueled by an undeniable momentum to spread our brand and our business across the country.

A Turnkey System
Yamato Kura franchise system is a comprehensive set of tools designed to help you get your new business off the ground. Great tools, great support and great franchise owners is Yamato Kura’s winning combination.

You!
Qualified franchise applicants like yourself make the continued growth and future of Yamato Kura possible. We are dedicated to making every opportunity available to you -
our valued franchisee.

We Support You !!!

Site & Architectural Assistance
Like they say - location, location, location. We’ll be there to help select, negotiate and set up your desired location for your new Yamato Kura!

Marketing Assistance
If you’re not heard, you’re not remembered. Our aggressive marketing and advertising programs support you, our franchisee, with a total package of communication and brand tools.

Operation Support
Our business is you. From floors to fixtures and everything in between, our 10+ years and over 100 locations of experience is available to you when you need it.

Steps to Owning
a Yamato Kura

Step 1 - Submit Your Application Provided by the Yamato Kura
The franchise application can be downloaded from our website at www.yamatorestaurants.com or it can be e-mailed to you. Complete the application and fax or mail it to Miki Kimura @ 310-748-6885. We need to understand your financial strengths and goals before we grant you your franchise. This information will be kept confidential and shredded should you not proceed with the franchise.

Step 2 - Meet with Franchise Sales Department Manager
Once your application has been reviewed and approved, the Franchise Sales Department Sales Team at Yamato Kura will contact you to set up a meeting to discuss the possibilities and opportunities Yamato Kura can offer you! At this time we will show you our training facility/Office and walk you through the locations.

Step 3 - Receive UFOC
In your initial meeting with the corporate sales team, you will receive our Disclosure Document, also referred to as the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular or “UFOC”. During the initial meeting you will receive an in-depth introduction to the Yamato Kura operation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires any franchisor to present this document of information to you to review for a minimum of 10 business days. The UFOC contains Yamato Kura’s history, definitions, corporate financial statements, all of our various agreements and detailed information about our company. The information you receive in the UFOC will help you analyze our franchise system and allow you to see if you would like to join this energetic team. You will also have a chance to discuss all the questions you have and our director of operations will go over all this procedures with you.

Step 4 - Interview Existing Franchisees
After careful review of the UFOC, you may wish to interview some of our existing Yamato Kura franchisees to get their input on this franchise system.

Step 5 - Second Meeting
Ten business days after receipt of the UFOC, the Franchise Sales Department will schedule a meeting with you. During this meeting, you should be prepared to discuss any issues you may not understand or which may concern you.

Step 6 - Deposit Agreement
Here you would put down $10,000 of the 30,000 or 10,000 of the 50,000 depending on your franchise model and start looking for sites. The Franchise Sales Team will help you in the site selection process in the area of interest. We work closely with major realtors that have prime location information even before they put them in the market.

Step 7 - Sign Franchise Agreement
Once a site is located, you will sign the Franchise Agreement which is site specific and pay the remaining balance. Congratulations, you are now on your way to opening another Yamato Kura!!!

Step 8 - Orientation & Training
Yamato Kura has an extensive Build Out process that allows you the opportunity to build your location out with direction. We will provide you with a list of architects and general contractors that you can utilize. We have Tokyo Construction company that works with us very closely but you are free to hire your own Architect and construction company. There will also be an elaborate timeline and purchase order system presented to you with target dates to meet in order to get your store open in a timely manner. You will also go through an extensive training process with our Operations Team. You will start with a 1-Day Orientation, then spend a week at our corporate office and corporate store. The last portion of the training consists of a corporate approved trainer going to your location and being there with you and your staff during the first week of opening. There will be also an ongoing training and support.

Franchise Qualifications		Franchise Benefits
- An understanding and agreement with Yamato Kura Up! standards for first-rate operational practices - An acute appreciation of, and sensitivity to, ongoing customer service and its importance as a key success factor - An enthusiastic and entrepreneurial spirit - Willingness to devote full-time efforts to this business - Consistent employment or business ownership history - Working knowledge of accounting and financial reports - Experience in management,both operational and human resources		- Site Selection Assistance - Availability of high quality ingredients through comprehensive pricing programs - Proven recipes and proprietary ingredients - Use of Yamato Kura trademark, logos and sourcing of printed materials - Established distributor network - Comprehensive equipment package - Complete Manuals and training programs - Marketing Assistance - Buying Power - Become part of a rapidly expanding leader Japanese food

INTERNET DISCLAIMER

“THIS FRANCHISE IS NOT BEING OFFERED TO RESIDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING STATES:

California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

THIS OFFER IS NOT DIRECTED TO ANY PERSON IN THE STATES LISTED ABOVE BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE FRANCHISOR OR ANYONE ACTING WITH THE FRANCHISOR’S KNOWLEDGE. NO FRANCHISES CAN BE SOLD IN THE STATES LISTED ABOVE UNTIL THE OFFERING HAS BEEN REGISTERED AND DECLARED EFFECTIVE BY THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND THE UNIFORM FRANCHISE OFFERING CIRCULAR HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE OFFEREE BEFORE THE SALE WITHIN THE APPLICABLE TIME FRAME. THIS FRANCHISE IS OFFERED ONLY BY DELIVERY OF A FRANCHISE OFFERING CIRCULAR.”


Frequently Asked Questions
	What are the minimum Financial Requirements to qualify? A minimum net worth of $500,000 with at least $50,000 required. How much will it cost to build a franchise? Cost vary greatly due to the store size, age of the building and regional restrictions.If you would like a more comprehensive breakdown, please see Start Up Costs. Does Yamato Kura offer financing? Yamato Kura does not currently offer financing, however we are approved by the SBA and works closely with SBA lenders. Some finance options include: SBA Loans, Term Loans,or Home Equity Loans. We work with excellent bank and we will connect you with the right people who can look and evaluate your credit. How much money can I expect to make? Yamato Kura does not predict sales or profits for any location. Profitability will depend considerably upon the franchisees ability to manage the day-to-day operations and finances as well as factors specific to each location such as occupancy, costs, labor costs and the potential for sales. What is the Royalty Fee? Four (4%) percent of your gross sales What is the Marketing Fee? An additional One (1%) percent fee is collected for advertising and marketing. What is the typical store size? The typical store size varies from 2,500-4,000 square feet for Kura Sushi Model and from 4,000-10,000 for Yamato Model How is my store site selected? You are responsible for finding a location that meets the site criteria of Yamato Kura. We do work closely with several regional real estate brokers and will assist you in selecting your location. When can I expect to be profitable? It varies by location and market as well as franchisee management. As in any business, we cannot predict earnings or profitability (based on Federal Trade Commission regulations). How involved am I in the development and construction? You will work closely with our Franchise Development Manager, who will guide you in selecting architects, designers, contractors and equipment vendors. We will keep in close contact so that we can check the progress in the developing location. Can I purchase or build multiple locations? Yes! We encourage potential franchisees to own and operate multiple locations. Who will train me to operate a Yamato Kura? We offer a comprehensive training program consisting of an orientation program, Pre-Store Start-Up Training Program, On a “Hands-On” Training Program, including a complete set of training manuals. After my location is up and running what kind of support will receive? Our Corporate staff is in place to provide you the assistance that you require.