Mama Fu's Noodle House vs Mandarin Restaurant Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mama Fu's Noodle House vs Mandarin Restaurant including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Mandarin Restaurant Franchise
Investment $511,000 - $735,000$2,500,000 - $3,000,000
Franchise Fee $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20021979
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Mandarin Restaurant Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Mandarin Restaurant Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Mandarin Restaurant Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise
Mandarin Restaurant Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Mama Fu's Noodle House

The Asian and Fast & Fresh categories are two of the fastest growing segments in the restaurant industry.
Mama Fu's Noodle House is the best example of both categories. Mama Fu's Noodle House features fresh, high quality Asian-inspired food that is made to order in a warm, welcoming environment. Our unique "flex casual" service model includes a fast casual approach to lunch, with a transition to relaxed, full service at dinner. Combined with delivery, take-out, online ordering and catering,
Mama Fu's Noodle House is a convenient and delicious option for every dining occasion.
Mama Fu's Noodle House Franchise Group provides exceptional support through easy-to-use online tools, in-depth training and regularly scheduled visits from experienced Franchise Consultants.
 
Mama Fu's Noodle House specializes in freshly prepared, made-to-order Asian comfort food!

About Mandarin Restaurant

Award winning all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant serving Chinese and Canadian food as well as a la carte and take out menu in Southern Ontario region. Mandarin is committed to provide fresh and quality food to their customers at all times. Mandarin Restaurant Franchise Corporation only accepts franchisees from within its existing system. Mandarin franchisees must work for at least one year in one of our restaurants. Upon favourable recommendation, potential applicants will then be admitted to the training program at the corporate headquarters. Franchisees are selected from this pool of applicants.