BD's Mongolian Barbeque vs Yoshinoya Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
Yoshinoya Franchise
Investment $881,000 - $2,276,500$550,000 - $1,400,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$27,500
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19921899
Year Franchised 19960
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +5+5
Renewal Fee 50% of fee at time of renewal-


Business Experience Requirements
 
BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
Yoshinoya Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
    Yoshinoya 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
    Yoshinoya Franchise
    Training Company certified training restaurantOur goal is to give you the tools you need to assist you in building a business from day one. Your Yoshinoya franchise training includes 1 week of extensive, on-site initial training for yourself at our training headquarters in Torrance, California, six weeks for your lead kitchen personnel and 12 weeks for your front of house store manager. Training includes up to four persons. We help you stay abreast of new developments by providing additional training. Examples could include new equipment, menu and operational training.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsDuring your first week of business operations, a Yoshinoya Franchise Operations staff member will work with you and your staff at your location to solidify your operational, quality and customer service. Yoshinoya's experienced field staff will regularly visit your location to evaluate your progress and suggest positive operations, profitability and marketing improvements.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaAs a Yoshinoya franchise owner, you will be supported by marketing to promote brand awareness and sales. Franchisees and company restaurants contribute to a fund for this purpose.
    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
    Yoshinoya 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 Yoshinoya

    Opportunity... It's in the Bowl. Success in business is partly about knowing what consumers want even before they ask for it. It's about recognizing trends and taking action. And, right now, the trends in American culture are well aligned for your new franchise with Yoshinoya. Yoshinoya started in 1899 in Japan. With over 1500+ units worldwide, 98 here in America, we are growing and seeking motivated franchisees to grow with us. Yoshinoya is the Home of the Original Beef Bowl. Wholesome, quick-serve Japanese style menu. Our Signature Beef Bowl, Chicken Teriyaki Bowls, Salads, Desserts and more are on the menu here, all styled for a Quick Serve restaurant. With our unique Japanese menu, quality ingredients and nutritional alternatives to typical fast food, Yoshinoya incorporates today's trends, from health and nutrition to convenience and ethnic influences. Now we're ready to expand to a neighborhood near you - act now to become a part of our ongoing growth!