Asian Food

Yoshinoya

Torrance, CA · Founded 1977 · YSHN

Yoshinoya America, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of quick-service restaurants featuring freshly prepared Japanese style foods and beverages, including signature items such as Beef Bowl®, Ribeye Steak, Teriyaki Chicken, and Salmon, along with soup, desserts, and beverages.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
units (2024)
year over year

Units by Year

103
2021
100
2022
100
2023

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$456,150 – $2,153,900
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$27,500
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
3.5%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
No
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

5% of Net Sales if you own and operate more than 1 Yoshinoya Restaurant. 5.5% of Net Sales if you own and operate only 1 Yoshinoya Restaurant.

Leadership

  • JONATHON GILLIAM

    Chief Executive Officer

  • PETROS KESHISHYAN

    Vice President of Finance

  • YERLING VALLEJOS

    Vice President of Operations

  • JANET FISHER

    Vice President of People, Culture, and Learning & Development

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
38
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
29 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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