Manchu Wok vs Mai Sushi Bars Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Manchu Wok Franchise
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
Investment $476,050 - $787,500$5,900 - $114,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$3,500 - $4,500
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19812015
Year Franchised 19892015
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $3K per year-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Manchu Wok Franchise
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Manchu Wok 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
     
    Manchu Wok Franchise
    Mai Sushi Bars 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
    Mai Sushi Bars 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 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.