Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen vs Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen vs Tin Drum Asia Cafe 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
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
Investment $287,500 - $462,000$400,800 - $617,250
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,000 - $99,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -1.5%
Year Founded 19972003
Year Franchised 20040
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of then-current fee50% of franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • 3 years of restaurant experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
    Tin Drum Asia Cafe 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
    Tin Drum Asia Cafe 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)

    We prefer to be located in lifestyle centers or mixed-use developments with lots of foot traffic and a good mix of other national and local tenants. We will also consider well-positioned neighborhood shopping centers; urban/downtown locations with strong daytime population and foot traffic; and areas near college and university campuses.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
    Tin Drum Asia Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion YesNo
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Tin Drum Asia Cafe

    Founded in 2003, Tin Drum was created to reflect the bustling street-side cafes found throughout Asia. With the limited service operating model of fast casual and the dining experience of full casual, Tin Drum Asia Cafe is setting a new standard for the Fast Casual Dining franchise model. We call it "Fresh Casual." Our menu carries bold and broad flavor profiles; all food is cooked fresh to order in an open kitchen; the food is delivered to the guest at their table rather than being picked up at a counter; all this taking place in an environment with an elevated decor meant to evoke a bustling Asian street market.
     
    10% discount for veterans off initial franchise fee