FOCUS; Japan Franchise Market

Chain name & LOGO
World’ s first Grilled squid QSR !
Company Profile
GANSO TOKYO is the World’ s first Grilled squid on a stick QSR. They hold a Japan patent for the
serving of skewered squid.
No preparation is needed for the food so there is very low food loss. The store format can be operated
by 1 person so labour overheads are reduced. The franchise fee and store requires very low capital to
open and net profit margin is at a proven 50%. The menu has over 100 items that can be chosen from
and adapted to local tastes, and the format is also available as a mobile unit.
They have 38 stores in Japan and are very keen to move into most countries in Asia. As there is little
preparation and cooking ability required the concept can be easily opened. Training will take place in
Japan and sauces will be bought from the franchisor, other ingredients can be sourced locally.
SALES POINTS
√ Flexible format and products
√ Can be operated by 1 person
√ High margins of 67.2%
Full training and support provided including:
• Cooking techniques
• Sourcing suppliers
• Store reform
• Menu design/Localising products
√ Small space required