HuHot Mongolian Grill vs Aloha Poke Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Aloha Poke Franchise
Investment $984,000 - $1,219,000$138,800 - $372,700
Franchise Fee $40,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 0.5%-
Year Founded 19992016
Year Franchised 20012016
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Aloha Poke 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
Aloha Poke Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Aloha Poke Franchise
Training --
Support Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional 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)

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Expansion Plans
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Aloha Poke Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Aloha Poke

"Aloha

Proudly serving superfoods with super good vibes, Aloha Poke Co. packs fresh, fast and tasty bowls filled with quality, mostly-raw ingredients blending bold flavors that help the American consumer rethink fast food. Headquartered in Chicago since launching in 2016, Aloha Poke currently has 18 locations open throughout the Midwest, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic in 2019.