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Buy a JINYA Ramen Bar Franchise

JINYA Ramen Bar is a fast-casual Japanese restaurant franchise founded in Los Angeles in 2010 and franchising since 2012. The brand specializes in authentic ramen built around slow-simmered broths cooked for more than twenty hours and specially aged noodles, with a menu that also covers small plates, rice bowls, curry, salads and craft beverages. Restaurants typically run 2,200 to 2,500 square feet, seating guests in a modern, designed dining room.

The brand operates under JINYA Holdings and positions itself as the leading ramen-focused franchise concept in North America. With more than 75 locations open and over 170 in development, JINYA has expanded from its California origins into markets across the US and Canada. A second concept, Bushi by JINYA, offers a smaller-footprint, digital-forward format for different market types.

Franchising at JINYA is structured for multi-unit development: the system targets operators committed to opening multiple locations within defined territories, with exclusive territory rights included. Absentee ownership is not permitted; the brand is built around hands-on operators directly involved in daily restaurant operations.

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Why buy a JINYA Ramen Bar Franchise?

JINYA positions itself as the leading ramen-focused franchise in North America, giving buyers entry into a growing category as US diners continue to expand their appetite for authentic Japanese cuisine. The premium-fast-casual model supports strong average unit volumes, with financial performance data available through the brand’s FDD Item 19.

The multi-unit development structure creates potential operating economies across locations, and exclusive territory rights protect each franchisee’s market. The brand’s documented pipeline, with over 170 locations in progress, reflects continued system momentum. Those looking to buy a JINYA Ramen Bar franchise benefit from operating within an established training and support infrastructure and a brand with growing national recognition.

JINYA Ramen Bar Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2010

    • Franchising Since

      2012

    • New Startup Cost

      $470,500 – $3,546,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $40,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $15,000

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Sales; up to 3%

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      62

    • New Units Opened *

      7

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $2,784,889

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

JINYA Ramen Bar – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    JINYA Ramen Bar provides 400 hours of initial training for incoming franchisees: 34 hours of classroom instruction and 366 hours of on-the-job training covering food preparation, hiring, marketing and daily operations. Ongoing operational and marketing support continues post-opening. Resale buyers should confirm with JINYA what transfer training and system access the franchisor provides to incoming owners and existing staff when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal JINYA franchisee is a hands-on restaurant operator comfortable managing a full service team in a structured, branded environment. Prior restaurant or hospitality experience is beneficial given the operational complexity of the concept and the brand's expectation of active daily involvement. The system targets multi-unit developers, so buyers should be operationally confident across locations, process-driven about food quality and service standards, and capable of building and managing teams at scale.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    JINYA Ramen Bar was ranked #422 in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 in 2022 and is included in Restaurant Business magazine's Top 500 Chains, with reported 2024 US system sales of approximately $171 million. On its franchising materials, JINYA positions itself as the leading ramen brand in North America. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the specific unit's local review scores, visibility in its market and the reputation built by the current operator.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US ramen restaurant market is valued at approximately $1.6 billion (IBISWorld, 2026), with growth driven by rising consumer demand for authentic international flavors and the expansion of fast-casual dining. Japanese cuisine holds a growing share of US restaurant spending, supported by interest in customizable, high-quality meals. Ramen's positioning as both everyday and experiential dining supports consistent traffic across economic cycles. For resale buyers, a unit's share of local dining traffic and the strength of the surrounding market are key context points.

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