Saemaeul

$SAEMF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryAsian Food
Locations2
Franchisee Count2
Franchise Fee$70,000
Item 7 Low$710,000
Item 7 Midpoint$939,500
Item 7 High$1,169,000
Royalty Fees4.5% of Net
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open0
ParentThe Born Korea Co., Ltd.
Founded2012
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business13
Began Franchising2015
HQLos Angeles, CA
Executives1
LinksWeb
Main Phone(213) 374-6381
Email—
FDD IssuedFebruary 18, 2025
Last UpdatedOct 1, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Noodle J-1, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Korean restaurants under the brand names 'Saemaeul,' 'Paik's Noodle,' 'Hanshin Pocha,' and 'Bornga,' specializing in Korean food items including grilled meats, barbecue, noodle dishes, and soups prepared using proprietary sauces.

Franchisees must use the Clover Network, Inc. POS system, which costs between $2,000-$3,000 to purchase and approximately $1,000-$1,200 annually for maintenance. The franchisor provides access to the Operating Manual, which contains mandatory and suggested specifications and standards.

Noodle J-1, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Korean restaurants under the brand names 'Saemaeul,' 'Paik's Noodle,' 'Hanshin Pocha,' and 'Bornga,' specializing in Korean food items including grilled meats, barbecue, noodle dishes, and soups prepared using proprietary sauces.

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