HuHot Mongolian Grill vs Mai Sushi Bars Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of HuHot Mongolian Grill vs Mai Sushi Bars including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
Investment $984,000 - $1,219,000$5,900 - $114,500
Franchise Fee $40,000$3,500 - $4,500
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 0.5%-
Year Founded 19992015
Year Franchised 20012015
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Mai Sushi Bars 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
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
Training --
Support Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, 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)

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Expansion Plans
 
HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchise
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Mai Sushi Bars

"Mai

Mai Sushi Bars specializes in pre-packaged and made-to-order sushi, Japanese food, soups, hot and cold rice, hot and cold noodle bowls, hot and cold vegetable bowls and other food items.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new Mai sushi bar is from $44,050 to $114,500. This includes between $13,000 and $38,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new Mai satellite sushi bar is from $5,900 to $18,750. This includes between $4,150 and $14,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.