Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen vs Simply Asia Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen vs Simply Asia including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
Simply Asia Franchise
Investment $287,500 - $462,000$481,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$68,400
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19971993
Year Franchised 20041993
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
Simply Asia Franchise
Experience
  • 3 years of restaurant experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
    Simply Asia 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

     
    Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
    Simply Asia Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
    Simply Asia Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen

    When we opened the first Doc Chey's in 1997, our goal was simple: operate a neighborhood restaurant that serves our guests affordable, delicious, pan-Asian food.

    Although we have been true to our original mission, we quickly learned that we had an even greater mission, and that was to improve the communities we serve. We did this by becoming stakeholders in our neighborhoods and fostering good karma in our communities through various initiatives - dine-outs that support local schools and charitable organization, donations to local organizations for fundraising events, and hosting charitable events like Morningside Mile and Breakfast with Santa.

    Through our efforts, we have donated over $200,000 in cash and food to local schools and non-profit organizations. We work hard to live our values everyday - treat others as we wish to be treated and give without expecting anything in return.

    We will continue to work hard every day to help make our communities better places to live - one noodle bowl at a time.

    About Simply Asia

    The people of Thailand are known to be very hard-working, but they are also known for their warm smiles and the belief that hard work should be balanced with fun. At Simply Asia we place great importance on this balanced way of life, aiming not only to bring quality and authenticity to everything we do, but to have fun while doing it. In this way we strive to serve food which reflects the warmth, balance and generosity of Thai culture. Because we are a Thai-run business, we also believe that by employing authentic Thai chefs in our kitchens equipped with expert training and the freshest ingredients available, we can ensure that every dish on our menu is authentically Thai as the chef who made it. Since opening our first store in October 2003 at Heritage Square, Cape Town, our philosophy has remained the same: to combine fresh and nutritious food in a sleek yet simple setting with helpful, friendly service whilst offering good value of money. We are currently the leading role player in the Thai restaurant industry in South Africa, and aim to rapidly develop consumer brand awareness and increase our customer base. And with more than 30 stores throughout the Western Cape, Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal regions, our growing national presence and award-winning cuisine, it’s no wonder we’re South Africa’s favorite Thai food restaurant chain.