Yoshinoya vs Panda Express Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Yoshinoya Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Investment $550,000 - $1,400,000$377,100 - $1,884,000
Franchise Fee $27,500N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 18991983
Year Franchised 01983
Term Of Agreement 10 years +5+5-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +5+5-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Yoshinoya Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Yoshinoya Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Yoshinoya Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Training Our 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 During 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 As 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.-
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Expansion Plans
 
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Company Overviews

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!

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.