HuHot Mongolian Grill vs Edo Japan Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of HuHot Mongolian Grill vs Edo Japan including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Edo Japan Franchise
Investment $984,000 - $1,219,000$400,000 - $550,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 0.5%3%
Year Founded 19991977
Year Franchised 20011986
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee -25% of franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Edo Japan Franchise
Experience

# Have a proven track record of business ownership & restaurant ownership that can contribute to the development of our brand

# Have local knowledge and expertise in the areas of consumer preferences, real estate, government regulations, labor, and distribution issues in the area in which you'll be franchising

# Have access to adequate capital

# Philosophically aligned

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Financing Options
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Edo Japan Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
Equipment No/NoNo/No
Inventory No/NoNo/No
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Edo Japan Franchise
Training -5 weeks - Basic Operation of the Business. - Regional Managers visit at least once every quarter to support and guide the Franchisees
Support Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingRegional advertising
Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

- 33% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Expansion Plans
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Edo Japan Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About HuHot Mongolian Grill

HuHot Mongolian Grills, L.L.C. started with a Mongolian BBQ grill called Mongos Mongolian Grill in Missoula, Montana in June 1999. Since then, the concept has proven to be very successful and the company plans to rapidly expand. The name HuHot (the ancient capital of inner-Mongolia) was chosen for future and franchised restaurants. It’s trampling old notions of full-service dining. Warming lamps and steam tables lie smashed in its wake. At HuHot, diners customize their own meals by choosing from dozens of fresh vegetables, meats, noodles and sauces.

About Edo Japan

Every journey begins with a first step. Our first step began over 35 years ago when we opened our very first location, offering fresh and delicious Japanese food made in the traditional Teppan style and served with our now famous signature Teriyaki sauce. Since then, we've become a leading fast casual restaurant brand, with over 100 locations across Canada and over eight million meals served each year. An Edo Japan franchise offers a great return on your investment and a chance to grow and succeed with the support of an incredible organization. Complete our five-step process to understand how becoming an Edo Japan franchisee can help you achieve your business goals. http://www.edojapan.com/franchising/

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#66 in Canada's Top franchises.