Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience vs Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
Investment $327,000 - $679,900$400,800 - $617,250
Franchise Fee $30,000$49,000 - $99,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 3%1.5%
Year Founded 19862003
Year Franchised 19870
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K per year50% of franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience 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

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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

 
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
US Expansion -No
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience

Since 1986, Teriyaki Experience has been delivering fast, fresh and healthy Asian-inspired fast food to fulfill guests’ taste for great flavours and fast service. Recognized as the healthy alternative to traditional fast food, we’ve built a unique concept around the teppanyaki grill where meals are prepared right before guests’ eyes. A complete line of flavourful, Asian-inspired secret sauces top our rice and noodle meals.

Brand Recognition: Currently 74 restaurants in operation worldwide.

Consistent Quality: Serving the same high quality food with the same high quality service in all locations.

Excellent Service: Professionally-trained owners and operators head every restaurant team.

Fast and Fresh Ingredients: At the heart of every recipe are fresh ingredients prepared fast.

Lou Donato wanted to provide dishes similar to the expensive, health-conscious platters found at Japanese dinner houses. After three years of research and development, he opened Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience, incorporating the flair and drama of Japanese cooking.

Franchisees across Canada and worldwide now offer hot, made-to-order dishes including fresh vegetables, Yakisoba (Japanese noodles), steamed rice, a variety of meats and seafood, Teriyaki platters and sushi.

The parent company of Made in Japan also owns franchise company Mrs. Vanelli's Fresh Italian Foods.

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