Ho-Lee-Chow vs Panda Express Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ho-Lee-Chow vs Panda Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ho-Lee-Chow Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Investment $75,000 - $175,000$377,100 - $1,884,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19891983
Year Franchised 19891983
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ho-Lee-Chow Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Ho-Lee-Chow Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Ho-Lee-Chow Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Ho-Lee-Chow Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Ho-Lee-Chow

The Ho-Lee Chow concept capitalizes on the quick-food service industry. They cater to the North American love of Chinese food with a quality product and impeccable standards of preparation and delivery. It is fresh, attractive, delicious and healthful, low in additivies and free of MSG. Prepared and delivered hot, fast and fresh to home or office. The Ho-Lee-Chow� concept is based upon applying proven franchise principles to Chinese Food - the last frontier of Quick-Service restaurants. Until Ho-Lee-Chow� was conceived, consumers just couldn't find Chinese Food with the quality, service, value and cleanliness that they have come to expect from other quick service providers, such as hamburgers, subs, pizza and chicken. People want more variety now. Their lifestyles still make convenient quick service food a necessity, but they want a break from the basic fare. The ethnic food sector is booming, and Chinese Food is a favorite.

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.