Overview
About Bun Mee
Founder-led since 2011, Bun Mee offers early upside with systems built to scale. Bun Mee owns the banh mi category, offering entrepreneurs a rare white-space fast-casual brand. Small footprints, simple ops, and multiple revenue streams drive strong unit economics.
Bun Mee is taking the banh mi, Vietnam’s most iconic sandwich, and bringing it to the American mainstream. In a saturated category full of predictable subs, we’re the first national brand leading a completely untapped space: gourmet Vietnamese fast casual. With proven airport and street-side performance, a simple, scalable model, and zero major competitors, Bun Mee is positioned to become the “Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches.”
Who it fits
Ideal candidate
Passion for Southeast Asian Food; Minimum 1 year restaurant management experience; Passion for excellent customer service
The fine print
FDD facts
| Initial franchise fee | $50K |
| Royalty | 5% year 1, 6% years 2+ |
| Total investment | $416K - $1.2M |
| Liquid capital required | $250K |
| Net worth requirement | $750K |
| Year founded | 2011 |
| Year began franchising | 2024 |
| Business model | Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) |
| Owner-operator required (Year 1) | Yes |
Reported figures from public FDD disclosures and franchisor websites. Verify with the official FDD before signing.
Footprint
Territory overview
AvailableArizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, New Jersey
UnavailableHawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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