Manchu Wok vs Aloha Poke Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Manchu Wok Franchise
Aloha Poke Franchise
Investment $476,050 - $787,500$138,800 - $372,700
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19812016
Year Franchised 19892016
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $3K per year-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Manchu Wok Franchise
Aloha Poke Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Manchu Wok Franchise
    Aloha Poke 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
    Aloha Poke 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 advertising-
    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
    Aloha Poke Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Aloha Poke

    "Aloha

    Proudly serving superfoods with super good vibes, Aloha Poke Co. packs fresh, fast and tasty bowls filled with quality, mostly-raw ingredients blending bold flavors that help the American consumer rethink fast food. Headquartered in Chicago since launching in 2016, Aloha Poke currently has 18 locations open throughout the Midwest, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic in 2019.