The Afuri Ramen + Dumpling franchise offers full support to its business owners. This includes full support services for market research, site research, and other site selections through its partner agency. The ramen and Japanese franchise also offers marketing and brand support, a robust culinary program, flexible development options, and training systems and field support. Afuri's culinary team expertly develops products to help keep guests coming back for more. Franchise owners benefit from the food franchise's experienced leadership team that has been delighting customers of over two decades and started from a single location in Japan. They believe in the power of ramen to bring people together. The ideal candidates values customer service and providing a quality product to the community. In terms of the initial investment, it ranges between $591,000 - $1,153,000, which includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Qualified candidates should have at least $100,000 in cash and other liquid assets, and royalty fees are 5% of gross sales.
In terms of food trends, ramen is one of the fastest-growing segments; it has grown 193% nationwide since 2012. Afuri's menu centers around its signature bowl of Yuzu Shio ramen; a light, delicate broth built upon a reduction made from local chicken, dry fish"niboshi" "katsuobushi", dry konbu seaweed, and vegetables to produce a layer of umami flavors, and hints of refreshing yuzu citrus. The brand's kitchen uses the same techniques employed in its central kitchen at the foot of AFURI mountain. Franchise owners benefit from multiple revenue streams including catering, online ordering and gift cards.