Waba Grill

$WBGRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryAsian Food
Locations192
Franchisee Count185
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$341,000
Item 7 Midpoint$459,000
Item 7 High$577,000
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open100
ParentWaBa Restaurant Group
Founded2004
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business22
Began Franchising2007
HQAnaheim, CA
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone(562) 908-9222
FDD IssuedNovember 6, 2024
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

WaBa Grill Franchise Corp. sells franchises for a retail restaurant operating under the WaBa Grill name, specializing in the preparation and sale of Asian-inspired rice bowl menu items and beverages.

Franchisees must purchase and maintain a POS system, specifically approved as Toast POS, with costs ranging from $8,500 to $15,000, and a technology stack estimated between $5,000 and $10,000. The franchisor provides a Confidential Operations Manual and requires compliance with their specifications for accounting and reporting systems.

WaBa Grill Franchise Corp. sells franchises for a retail restaurant operating under the WaBa Grill name, specializing in the preparation and sale of Asian-inspired rice bowl menu items and beverages.

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