Mama Fu's Noodle House vs Panda Express Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mama Fu's Noodle House vs Panda Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Investment $511,000 - $735,000$377,100 - $1,884,000
Franchise Fee $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20021983
Year Franchised 20031983
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Mama Fu's Noodle House

The Asian and Fast & Fresh categories are two of the fastest growing segments in the restaurant industry.
Mama Fu's Noodle House is the best example of both categories. Mama Fu's Noodle House features fresh, high quality Asian-inspired food that is made to order in a warm, welcoming environment. Our unique "flex casual" service model includes a fast casual approach to lunch, with a transition to relaxed, full service at dinner. Combined with delivery, take-out, online ordering and catering,
Mama Fu's Noodle House is a convenient and delicious option for every dining occasion.
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise Group provides exceptional support through easy-to-use online tools, in-depth training and regularly scheduled visits from experienced Franchise Consultants.
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House specializes in freshly prepared, made-to-order Asian comfort food!

About Panda Express

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Panda Restaurant Group operates all of our restaurants with the exception of select locations in airports, universities, military bases, hospitals, casinos, amusement parks and stadiums. We do not offer franchises at this time.