Magic Wok vs How Do You Roll? Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Magic Wok Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
Investment $95,000 - $150,000$350,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $12,500N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 1983-
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Magic Wok Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Magic Wok Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Magic Wok Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
Training Toledo, OH 3-4 Weeks-
Support Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Inventory Control

Regional or National Meetings

800 Telephone Hotline

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Marketing -Tried-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 Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 8 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

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Expansion Plans

 
Magic Wok Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Magic Wok

Quick-service, made-to-order, hot oriental concept. Stand alone, mall, drive-thru, delivery, school lunch and other non-traditional operations. Low barrier to entry, high return on investment. Domestic and international.

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]