BD's Mongolian Barbeque vs How Do You Roll? Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of BD's Mongolian Barbeque vs How Do You Roll? including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
Investment $881,000 - $2,276,500$350,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $45,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of fee at time of renewal-


Business Experience Requirements
 
BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
    How Do You Roll? Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
    How Do You Roll? Franchise
    Training Company certified training restaurant-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaTried-and-true methods and materials, including our "Frequent Roller" program, professionally designed point-of-sale signage and menu boards, distinctive outdoor logo signage, and our catalog of digital print advertising media.
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 75 - 100

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
    How Do You Roll? Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About BD's Mongolian Barbeque

    BD's Mongolian Barbeque is the world's number one Create Your Own Stir-Fry restaurant concept where the guests choose their own ingredients from a great variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, salads, sauces and spices. The food is then prepared by master grillers on a 600 degree 7-foot grill. Since 1992, has been delivering a unique, interactive dining experience that sets us apart from the competition. has created a growing band of loyal customers that believe passionately about their ability to take charge of their own dining event. We call this our "You Rule the Experience" philosophy. The guests don't just like bd's, they "love it" as they feel they can take ownership of their own dining experience.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a bd’s Mongolian Grill® Restaurant is $881,000 to $2,276,500. This includes $45,000 to $65,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    Development fees for Area Development Agreements are $45,000 for the first restaurant plus $10,000 for each additional restaurant that you agree to develop under the terms of the franchisor’s development schedule. These amounts will be credited against the payment of your initial franchise fees for each restaurant that you develop.

    About How Do You Roll?

    How Do You Roll? presents a special opportunity that corresponds with the major cultural trends of our times. Today's emphasis on healthy and green living, and fresher food choices, are all reflected in a How Do You Roll? restaurant. According to research published by the National Restaurant Association1 , today's restaurant visitors respond to the following: � "Quick-casual" dining opportunities � Small plates for tasting and sampling a variety of flavors and textures � Healthy, lower-fat alternatives to typical fast-food fare � Ethically farmed or wild-caught seafood � Innovative preparation � Shareable options � Easy-on�the-budget menus At How Do You Roll? customers get all that � PLUS party platters, take-out, and even delivery in some areas. And locations can offer beer and wine to attract the dinner crowd. All of this means multiple potential revenue streams for the franchise owner. Wi-Fi connections in a refreshing up-beat interior design, plus presence on online social networking sites, add to the overall appeal. The How Do You Roll? concept offers franchisees with a unique food service opportunity with relatively low start-up costs and a remarkably simple operating system. It is designed to work well in a variety of locations, including strip centers, shopping malls, and urban, suburban, college and small town settings, to name only a few. Our d�cor package is adaptable to virtually any footprint, typically 1,800 to 2,200 square feet, within a wide range of commercial spaces, so location selection is simplified. If you'd like more information, or to schedule an interview with Yuen Yung, CEO of How Do You Roll? A maki sushi bar, please call 512-394-6104 or email at [email protected]