Manchu Wok
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Manchu Wok franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Manchu Wok serves Chinese-style dishes such as fried rice, honey garlic chicken and beef with broccoli. Its restaurant model includes food court locations where customers select dishes and meal combinations.
Headline figures
Manchu Wok quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Manchu Wok franchise?
- The Manchu Wok Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $484,050–$820,500 for total estimated initial investment: $484,050 to $820,500. (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 41); $447,000–$756,500 for portion of the total investment that must or may be paid to the franchisor or affiliates: $447,000 to $756,500. (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 1). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Manchu Wok charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 34). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $10,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 32). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Manchu Wok disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Manchu Wok FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- Is Manchu Wok a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $484,050 – $820,500 (Total estimated initial investment: $484,050 to $820,500.); $447,000 – $756,500 (Portion of the total investment that must or may be paid to the franchisor or affiliates: $447,000 to $756,500.); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Manchu Wok head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Portion of the total investment that must or may be paid to the franchisor or affiliates: $447,000 to $756,500.PDF p. 1$447,000 – $756,500
- $484,050 to $820,500.PDF p. 41$484,050 – $820,500
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- TraditionalRoyaltyweeklygrosssalesMain ongoing fee
58 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Manchu Wok has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($447,000 – $820,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Manchu Wok reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | cash | $21,840 |
| 2025 | other current assets | $4,704 |
| 2025 | goodwill | $346,490 |
| 2025 | accrued liabilities | $30,080 |
| 2025 | promotional funds payable | $8,152 |
| 2025 | current portion of deferred revenue and deposits | $7,037 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $198,534 |
| 2025 | operating lease liabilities | $149,724 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $309,293 |
| 2025 | common stock | $179,154 |
| 2025 | deferred revenue and deposits | $29,483 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $1,176,013 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.