Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen vs Mai Sushi Bars Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen vs Mai Sushi Bars 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
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
Investment $287,500 - $462,000$5,900 - $114,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$3,500 - $4,500
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19972015
Year Franchised 20042015
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
Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
Experience
  • 3 years of restaurant experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen 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
     
    Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen Franchise
    Mai Sushi Bars 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
    Mai Sushi Bars Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 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.