HuHot Mongolian Grill vs Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of HuHot Mongolian Grill vs Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Investment $984,000 - $1,219,000$327,000 - $679,900
Franchise Fee $40,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 0.5%3%
Year Founded 19991986
Year Franchised 20011987
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$1K per year


Business Experience Requirements

 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Experience

# Have a proven track record of business ownership & restaurant ownership that can contribute to the development of our brand

# Have local knowledge and expertise in the areas of consumer preferences, real estate, government regulations, labor, and distribution issues in the area in which you'll be franchising

# Have access to adequate capital

# Philosophically aligned

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Financing Options

 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
Equipment No/NoNo/No
Inventory No/NoNo/No
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
Training --
Support Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


Expansion Plans

 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About HuHot Mongolian Grill

HuHot Mongolian Grills, L.L.C. started with a Mongolian BBQ grill called Mongos Mongolian Grill in Missoula, Montana in June 1999. Since then, the concept has proven to be very successful and the company plans to rapidly expand. The name HuHot (the ancient capital of inner-Mongolia) was chosen for future and franchised restaurants. It’s trampling old notions of full-service dining. Warming lamps and steam tables lie smashed in its wake. At HuHot, diners customize their own meals by choosing from dozens of fresh vegetables, meats, noodles and sauces.

About Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience

Since 1986, Teriyaki Experience has been delivering fast, fresh and healthy Asian-inspired fast food to fulfill guests’ taste for great flavours and fast service. Recognized as the healthy alternative to traditional fast food, we’ve built a unique concept around the teppanyaki grill where meals are prepared right before guests’ eyes. A complete line of flavourful, Asian-inspired secret sauces top our rice and noodle meals.

Brand Recognition: Currently 74 restaurants in operation worldwide.

Consistent Quality: Serving the same high quality food with the same high quality service in all locations.

Excellent Service: Professionally-trained owners and operators head every restaurant team.

Fast and Fresh Ingredients: At the heart of every recipe are fresh ingredients prepared fast.

Lou Donato wanted to provide dishes similar to the expensive, health-conscious platters found at Japanese dinner houses. After three years of research and development, he opened Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience, incorporating the flair and drama of Japanese cooking.

Franchisees across Canada and worldwide now offer hot, made-to-order dishes including fresh vegetables, Yakisoba (Japanese noodles), steamed rice, a variety of meats and seafood, Teriyaki platters and sushi.

The parent company of Made in Japan also owns franchise company Mrs. Vanelli's Fresh Italian Foods.