Manchu Wok vs How Do You Roll? Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Manchu 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

 
Manchu Wok Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
Investment $476,050 - $787,500$350,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 1981-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $3K per year-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Manchu Wok Franchise
How Do You Roll? Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Manchu Wok Franchise
    How Do You Roll? 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

     
    Manchu Wok Franchise
    How Do You Roll? Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingTried-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 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Manchu Wok Franchise
    How Do You Roll? Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Manchu Wok

    Conceived and founded in 1980, Manchu Wok grew into a national chain across Canada and into the United States over the next nine years. Ownership changed in 1989, and expansion continued with a focus on the United States. Manchu Wok now has close to 150 stores, of which more than 70 percent are franchised.

    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]