JFE Franchising, Inc.
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JFE Franchising, Inc. - overview
Established
2005
Location
Houston, TX, US
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Based in Texas, US, and founded in 2005, JFE Franchising, Inc. trading as Snowfox, operates as a provider of Asian food bars and sushi products in kiosks that are primarily placed in supermarkets, universities, and corporate food courts. In July 2019, YO! Sushi UK Ltd, a portfolio company of Mayfair Equity Partners, acquired JFE Franchising, Inc.
for approximately USD 100 million. As of May 2022, the company is led by its CEO Stacy Kwon and has a franchise of over 1300 full-service sushi kiosks in 37 states throughout the US, Hawaii, and Alaska. JFE Franchising, Inc. 's product offering includes a variety of Japanese food such as cooked and raw sushi, California roll, crunch shaggy dog, Nigiri sushi, mini roll combo, dumplings, poke rice bowls, bento boxes, appetizers, and party platters.
In addition, the company provides a wide range of management and operational support such as financial support, food safety training, marketing support, and a sushi academy to its franchisees.
Current Investors
The Snowfox Group
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Food, Restaurants & Nightlife, Food & Beverage Distribution
Website
www.jfefood.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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JFE Franchising, Inc. - deals
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