Zyng Asian Grill vs Curry Up Now Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Zyng Asian Grill vs Curry Up Now including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Zyng Asian Grill Franchise
Curry Up Now Franchise
Investment $212,000 - $480,000$392,000 - $1,671,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19972009
Year Franchised 19992009
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Zyng Asian Grill Franchise
Curry Up Now Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • We’re looking for experienced franchisees and qualified investors to help us grow the Curry Up Now fast casual brand across the country. Prospective franchisees must be hands-on in the operations of their restaurants and adhere to Curry Up Now organizational structure requirements and brand guidelines. *$1MM net worth *$500K liquid capital available for investment *Ready to begin development within the next 3-6 months *Ready to develop a minimum five unit territory in a major U.S. area

    Financing Options

     
    Zyng Asian Grill Franchise
    Curry Up Now 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/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Zyng Asian Grill Franchise
    Curry Up Now Franchise
    Training Additional training periodically-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Real estate / site selection Store build-out, construction Training systems Operational support Recipe & menu development Marketing & brand building Vendor & equipment selection Point of Sale system Pre-opening, grand opening support
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Zyng Asian Grill Franchise
    Curry Up Now Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Zyng Asian Grill

    An exciting, fresh, vibrant, contemporary Asian dining experience! Set in an Asian-inspired, funky, vibrant market atmosphere, you are immediately attracted by the colors, sounds and smells permeating throughout the casual dining restaurant. In late 1995, Canadian businessman Arnold Shostak was in the Far East - China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. Before the trip, in his usual methodical and careful manner, he'd "read ahead" - guide books, histories, business reports, the Internet. He was an informed traveler and knew what to expect in each of the countries on his itinerary. Even so, Asia's ubiquitous noodle shops surprised him. "I couldn't believe how many there are - countless thousands! And I was amazed at their efficiency - even little mom-and-pop-owned-and-operated noodle restaurants were thriving, humming at all hours". An open kitchen with a Teppan Grill is the center stage for The Noodle People, cooking dishes emanating from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore & Korea. Choose from our large and diverse selection of appetizers - dumplings, yakitori, spring rolls, noodle salads, small bowls of soup and more. A variety of specialty meals-in-bowls including the world's best Pad Thai, the one and only Zyngapore Noodles, Zyng Peanut Toss as well as other favorites.

    About Curry Up Now

    This award-winning Indian fast casual restaurant chain dominates the segment with high volume and a simple operational model serving delicious, whimsical Indian Cuisine making this concept safe and approachable to new customers. Shareholders in Curry Up now include the group that invested in Sweetgreen, Cava, by Chloe, and launched franchising for Five Guys, QDOBA, and The Halal Guys.
    Curry Up Now was established in 2009 by Akash Kapoor and his wife Rana, and ably supported by co-founder and now Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. The concept, which is known for its innovative spin on traditional Indian cuisine, has been recognized in publications such as Zagat: ‘5 Hottest Fast-Casual Chains,’ EATER SF: ‘SF’s Best Indian Restaurants,’ 7x7: ‘100 Things To Eat Before You Die,’ QSR: ‘40 Under 40,’ Fast Casual: ‘Top 100’ Movers & Shakers, Nation’s Restaurant News: ‘2018 Breakout Brand,’ and International Council of Shopping Centers: ‘Hot Food & Beverage Chain.’ Curry Up Now currently operates six brick-and-mortars and three food trucks in California’s Bay Area