Little Sheep Hot Pot vs AKI Sushi Bar Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Little Sheep Hot Pot vs AKI Sushi Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Little Sheep Hot Pot Franchise
AKI Sushi Bar Franchise
Investment $500,000 - $1,200,000N/A
Franchise Fee $50,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19992005
Year Franchised 20032006
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Little Sheep Hot Pot Franchise
AKI Sushi Bar Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Little Sheep Hot Pot Franchise
AKI Sushi Bar Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Little Sheep Hot Pot Franchise
AKI Sushi Bar Franchise
Training For our franchisees (two persons at most)

soup base and broth formulation and preparation

food preparation and presentation

management of the dining area and the kitchen

financial control

POS system

inventory control etc.

training workshops in various forms at irregular intervals to facilitate communication and learning for all of our franchisees.

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Support After the grand opening of the franchised restaurant, we will visit its business and operation from time to time. Then, based on the inspections results, we will make proper suggestions and require corrections when necessary to enhance the franchisee's profitability. We will supply the Little Sheep proprietary soup condiments, designate some of the meat, food and beverage, constructive materials and equipment suppliers, and also assist franchisees with the purchase of dishware, uniforms, and some of the key materials as part of our franchising support.-
Marketing By establishing the System Marketing Fund (1% of total sales of each store, including the corporate affiliates and franchisees), we will consolidate all marketing resources for the most optimized result. It will continue to enhance the brand image through advertisement, promotion, PR event and brand image exposure in order to boost the restaurant's recognition and credibility. Moreover, we will also facilitate various marketing activities to support franchisee's own marketing programs.-
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Expansion Plans

 
Little Sheep Hot Pot Franchise
AKI Sushi Bar Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
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Company Overviews

About Little Sheep Hot Pot

Thank you for your interest in Little Sheep Hot Pot's franchise program.Little Sheep Hot Pot has made big progress since it embarked its journey in North America in 2005. At present, there are about 10 affiliate stores operating across Canada and United States. Based on its healthy dining concept, unique product and high quality control, Little Sheep Hot Pot has established its successful business model. Furthermore, its competitive advantages of product uniqueness, potential to grow and standardized operating system enable a good start of franchise. If you have any further inquiry about our franchise program, please contact us at your convenience. You can explore more information in our website www.littlesheephotpot.com and you are welcome to visit our stores.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. is China's leading restaurant company with a vision of making every life taste beautiful. From a single restaurant in 1987, the company now operates over 7,500 restaurants over 1,100 cities and towns spanning every province and autonomous region across mainland China.

About AKI Sushi Bar