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Manchu Wok (USA)

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:

1988

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	160	74.4%
Company-Owned Units:	55	25.6%
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Total Operating Units:	215	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	165	78.9%	In 28 States
Canada:	42	20.1%	In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:	2	1%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	209	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Ontario	45
2. California	23
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:	$75-120K
Total Investment:	$260-400K
Average Total Investment:	$330K

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

Listed in the SBA Registry?

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

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

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

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, Central, Southwest, West
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: