Edo Japan vs City Wok Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Edo Japan Franchise
City Wok Franchise
Investment $400,000 - $550,000$243,400 - $568,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19771990
Year Franchised 19862004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee 25% of franchise fee$5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Edo Japan Franchise
City Wok Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Edo Japan Franchise
    City Wok Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Edo Japan Franchise
    City Wok Franchise
    Training 5 weeks - Basic Operation of the Business. - Regional Managers visit at least once every quarter to support and guide the Franchisees-
    Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Regional advertisingCo-op advertising
    Operations - 33% of all franchisees own more than one unit
    - Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15
    - Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)    		 International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (65% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Edo Japan Franchise
    City Wok Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Edo Japan

    Every journey begins with a first step. Our first step began over 35 years ago when we opened our very first location, offering fresh and delicious Japanese food made in the traditional Teppan style and served with our now famous signature Teriyaki sauce. Since then, we've become a leading fast casual restaurant brand, with over 100 locations across Canada and over eight million meals served each year. An Edo Japan franchise offers a great return on your investment and a chance to grow and succeed with the support of an incredible organization. Complete our five-step process to understand how becoming an Edo Japan franchisee can help you achieve your business goals. http://www.edojapan.com/franchising/

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    #66 in Canada's Top franchises.

    About City Wok

    The dream was a contemporary yet casual restaurant offering authentic, upscale Asian cuisine. Today, City Wok is proud to be recognized by Restaurant Hospitality magazine as personifying the future of fast-casual dining.

    Stuart Davis opened his first City Wok in 1990, working extensively with Hing Fan Chan, an executive chef trained in Kowloon, China. While other restaurants may water down, Americanize or over-expand their menus to appeal to the masses, Davis created the City Wok concept from his desire to deliver authentic Chinese dishes in a style that appeals to Americans.