Business Description

MANCHU WOK is one of the largest Chinese quick service franchises in North America. MANCHU WOK operates in over 200 food court locations in large regional malls, airports, colleges, theme parks, office buildings, hospitals and the military.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1980

Franchising Since:  1980

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	155	77.5%
Company-Owned Units:	45	22.5%
Total Operating Units:	200	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 156 78% In 28 States Canada: 42 21% In 10 Canadian Provinces International: 2 1% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 200 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	23
2. Ontario	45
3. Texas	15

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$100-150K
Total Investment:	$248-393K
Average Total Investment:	$641K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800

Preferred Sites: Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	100
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Site and Classroom	3-4 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40 U.S.: Yes, Central, Southwest, West Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Manchu Wok.