Edo Japan vs Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Edo Japan Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
Investment $400,000 - $550,000$400,800 - $617,250
Franchise Fee $35,000$49,000 - $99,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 3%1.5%
Year Founded 19772003
Year Franchised 19860
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of franchise fee50% of franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Edo Japan Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Edo Japan Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe 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

 
Edo Japan Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
Training 5 weeks - Basic Operation of the Business. - Regional Managers visit at least once every quarter to support and guide the Franchisees-
Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Regional advertising-
Operations - 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)

We prefer to be located in lifestyle centers or mixed-use developments with lots of foot traffic and a good mix of other national and local tenants. We will also consider well-positioned neighborhood shopping centers; urban/downtown locations with strong daytime population and foot traffic; and areas near college and university campuses.


Expansion Plans

 
Edo Japan Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
US Expansion -No
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

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.

About Tin Drum Asia Cafe

Founded in 2003, Tin Drum was created to reflect the bustling street-side cafes found throughout Asia. With the limited service operating model of fast casual and the dining experience of full casual, Tin Drum Asia Cafe is setting a new standard for the Fast Casual Dining franchise model. We call it "Fresh Casual." Our menu carries bold and broad flavor profiles; all food is cooked fresh to order in an open kitchen; the food is delivered to the guest at their table rather than being picked up at a counter; all this taking place in an environment with an elevated decor meant to evoke a bustling Asian street market.
 
10% discount for veterans off initial franchise fee