Kuma's Corner
$KSCMF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations3
Franchisee Count1
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$571,400
Item 7 Midpoint$1,003,950
Item 7 High$1,436,500
Royalty FeesFranchisee shall pay Franchisor, without offset, credit, or deduction of any nature, 6% of Gross Revenues each week after opening (the “Royalty Fee”).
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open—
Founded—
Completeness31/34 (91%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQChicago, IL
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone330-352-6464
Emailron@kumascorner.com
FDD IssuedFebruary 11, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 21, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must lease or buy and use a computer system including Toast, Paylocity, Rasi, 7 printers, 4 terminals, 3 cash drawers, and 6 handhelds, with estimated costs between $10,000 to $25,000. The operating manual is approximately 178 pages and remains the property of the franchisor.
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