Franchise M&A — Units & Franchisors for Sale

Browse franchise (FC) units and franchisors for sale in Japan. Take over a proven brand, signage and operating system — a lower-risk way to start than opening an independent business from scratch.

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Market Insight

About Franchises (M&A & franchise transfers)

Franchise (FC) M&A is the acquisition of a franchise unit or a franchisor through a business or share transfer. Because you inherit a proven brand, signage, operating manuals and head-office support, it is easier to start than an independent venture from zero — even in a business type you have not run before. Profitable units come up for sale more often than you might expect, as owners age out, lack a successor, or trim part of a multi-store operation. Franchise deals do carry their own checkpoints: the remaining term, renewal conditions and royalty of the franchise agreement, the franchisor’s consent to a change of franchisee, and whether territory rights carry over. On MANDA you can search franchise transfer deals across every business type and region of Japan — restaurants, convenience stores, cram schools, buyback shops, fitness and more — including listings with undisclosed prices.

Related: Business succession M&A deals/Turnkey business transfers

Comparison

Buy a franchise unit (M&A) vs. Open independently from scratch

Both routes give you a store to run, but buying a franchise unit versus opening independently changes how fast you get going.

✓ Favorable / recommended△ Caution / depends on terms− Unfavorable / costly
Getting started
✓Buy a franchise unit (M&A): Take over a proven store and brand immediately
−Open independently from scratch: Build marketing and operations from zero
Recognition & traffic
✓Buy a franchise unit (M&A): Leverage the brand’s recognition and existing customers
−Open independently from scratch: Awareness must be built up from scratch
Operating know-how
✓Buy a franchise unit (M&A): Manuals and head-office support provided
△Open independently from scratch: You must systematize it yourself
Royalties
△Buy a franchise unit (M&A): Ongoing royalty payments to the franchisor
✓Open independently from scratch: No continuing head-office fees
Freedom
△Buy a franchise unit (M&A): Products, pricing and operations follow franchisor rules
✓Open independently from scratch: Design the concept entirely your way
Best suited for
✓Buy a franchise unit (M&A): Those who want a proven system and a steady start
✓Open independently from scratch: Those who want to build their own concept from zero

By Category

Browse Franchises by By business type

Sorted by number of listings. Ask an advisor to see off-market deals in any field of interest.

🍽️Restaurant franchises7 listings→🏪Convenience stores75 listings→📚Cram school franchises151 listings→♻️Buyback & reuse104 listings→🏋️Fitness & gyms144 listings→💇Beauty salon franchises1 listing→🏬All franchises15 listings→

Latest Deals

Latest Franchises deals

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MANDA
30+ days ago

Fried Chicken Shop / Ideal for a Small Start!

KyushuRestaurants
Asking price¥10M
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30+ days ago

Gua Sha Yoga Franchise Outlet, Available Nationwide

KyushuHair & Beauty Salons
Asking price¥840,000
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There are currently 2 open deals. Even if few match your criteria, a free consultation with an advisor can introduce off-market Franchises deals not listed on the site.

By Area

Browse Franchises by area

Listing counts for major areas. Click to see search results for each area.

Hokkaido—Tohoku—Kanto3 dealsChubu—Kinki—Chugoku—Shikoku—Kyushu2 deals

Checklist

What to check before taking over a Franchises business

1

Franchise agreement terms

Check the remaining term, renewal conditions, early-termination penalties, and the level of royalties and advertising contributions in the contract.

2

Franchisor consent (change of franchisee)

Transferring a unit usually needs the franchisor’s consent. Confirm early whether it will be granted, on what conditions, and how the name change is processed.

3

Territory & development rights

Check whether area-exclusivity or development territory carries over, and whether there is a risk of new units opening nearby.

4

Premises, equipment & lease

Verify the condition of interior and equipment and the premises lease (name change, remaining term, restoration). Note any franchisor-mandated refurbishment.

5

Profit after royalties

Judge the economics on the profit left after royalties and head-office fees. Confirm how advertising costs are shared.

6

Franchisor health & brand strength

The franchisor’s finances and brand outlook matter too — if the franchisor falters, unit traffic and support suffer with it.

Price Guide

Franchises price guide

A franchise unit is priced on its earning power and equipment value, plus the value of the agreement and brand you inherit. There is no flat market rate.

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Profit after royalties

Operating profit net of head-office fees is the pricing benchmark.

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Premises & equipment value

The condition and remaining value of transferable assets — interior, kitchen, equipment — feed into the price.

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Brand & location

The franchisor’s recognition and the unit’s location and existing customers add goodwill on top.

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Contract terms

How favorable the inherited rights are — remaining term, territory — also affects the price.

Browse by deal size

Prices vary widely by deal. Check listings by price range to get a realistic sense of the market.

Up to ¥10M (approx. US$65K)
3 deals→
¥10M–50M (US$65K–330K)
1 deal→
¥50M–100M (US$330K–650K)
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Over ¥100M (US$650K+)
2 deals→
ℹPrices vary widely with earning power, equipment and contract terms, so there is no universal rate. For a realistic sense of pricing, browse actual listings by price range above.

Who is it for

Who uses MANDA

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Owners considering business succession

For owners without a successor who want to pass on a healthy business. MANDA helps you find the right partner among buyer candidates nationwide.

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Buyers looking to grow

For companies seeking scale by acquiring strong businesses in the same industry. Advisors with sector expertise match you with the right deals.

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Companies entering new markets

For companies exploring entry into a new industry. Many deals let you acquire an existing business together with its people and customer base.

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How it works

The M&A / business succession process

  1. STEP 01

    Consult an advisor

    An advisor with industry expertise hears your goals and requirements.

  2. STEP 02

    Deal matching

    Shortlist candidates anonymously and align intentions with the other party.

  3. STEP 03

    Due diligence

    Detailed financial, legal, and business review, with terms negotiated in parallel.

  4. STEP 04

    Agreement → Closing

    Sign the letter of intent and the definitive agreement, then close.

STEP 1: Get a free advisor consultation →

FAQ

FAQ

QWhat is franchise M&A?⌄
It is the acquisition, via a business or share transfer, of a franchise unit (an FC store) or a franchisor that operates a franchise. Because you inherit a proven brand, signage and operating know-how, it is easier to start than going independent from scratch.
QDo I need the franchisor’s consent to buy a unit?⌄
In most franchise agreements, transferring a unit — a change of franchisee — requires the franchisor’s prior consent. Without it, the takeover is usually not possible, so confirm the franchisor’s stance and the name-change conditions early in the process.
QCan I start even in a business type I have no experience in?⌄
Yes — the franchisor’s manuals, training and support make franchises relatively accessible even without prior experience. That said, day-to-day operations and staffing are the unit owner’s responsibility, so make sure you can keep running it after the handover.
QHow much are the royalties?⌄
The royalty structure (a percentage of sales, a fixed fee, etc.) and level vary greatly by franchisor and business type. Judge post-acquisition economics on the profit left after royalties and advertising contributions and other head-office fees.
QCan I buy an entire franchisor, not just a unit?⌄
Yes. Beyond individual units, some deals transfer the franchisor (the head office) itself. Acquiring a franchisor lets you inherit the network of units, trademarks, manuals and royalty income, while maintaining the unit contracts and support system becomes the key consideration.

Related Industries

Related industries

🍽️Restaurants & Hotels M&A→🛠️Services M&A→💆Lifestyle & Leisure M&A→
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