Yeung's Lotus Express vs Panda Express Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Yeung's Lotus Express vs Panda Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Yeung's Lotus Express Franchise
Panda Express Franchise
Investment $230,500 - $496,000$377,100 - $1,884,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
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Year Founded 19871983
Year Franchised 19871983
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Yeung's Lotus Express Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Yeung's Lotus Express Franchise
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  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
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Expansion Plans
 
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Company Overviews

About Yeung's Lotus Express

Yeung's Lotus Express was developed from the Kelly Yeung's many years of experience in the full line restaurant industry. His vision was to offer the quality and service of his full-line restaurants at the price and speed of quick-service restaurants. The first Yeung's Lotus Express was opened in Miami's Bayside Market Place, overlooking Biscayne Bay. The grand opening was such a success that Kelly decided to leave the full-line restaurant business and grow Yeung's Lotus Express. There are now currently over 40 Yeung's Lotus Express restaurants operating as company owned, partnership, and franchise restaurants.

About Panda Express

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Panda Restaurant Group operates all of our restaurants with the exception of select locations in airports, universities, military bases, hospitals, casinos, amusement parks and stadiums. We do not offer franchises at this time.