Franopolis

    Yangguofu

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Yangguofu franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Yangguofu franchise specializes in Malatang, a popular Chinese hot pot-style dining experience where customers customize their own spicy soup bowls with fresh i

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Yangguofu franchise?
    The Yangguofu Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $346,600–$774,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    Does Yangguofu disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Yangguofu FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $346,600 – $774,000 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 18

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    18 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 Yangguofu 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

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($346,600 – $774,000) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Yangguofu 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.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 18

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    24 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025assets current assets cash$794,149
    2025due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$230,766
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$160,513
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$201
    2025total current assets$1,232,834
    2025investments$114,152
    2025intangible assets$375,733
    2025liabilities and stockholders' equity current liabilities accounts payable$200,933
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$186,014
    2025due to related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,163,239
    2025other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$243,568
    2025deferred revenue, less current portion$84,117
    2025total liabilities$1,913,942
    2025total liabilities and stockholder's equity$1,722,719
    2025net sales$1,300,555
    2025cost of sales$825,445
    2025operating expenses salaries and wages$350,578
    2025travel expense$79,165
    2025other operating expense$3,999
    2025total operating expenses$976,501
    2025loss from operations-$501,391
    2025exchange gain-$26,616
    2025total other income-$8,650
    2025net loss-$510,041
    2025accumulated deficit, beginning of year-$231,182
    2025accumulated deficit, end of year-$741,223
    2025cash flows from operating activities net income-$510,041
    2025adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities amortization$112,720
    2025investment loss-$17,843
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$180,663
    2025due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$159,845
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$201
    2025payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,937
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$215,930
    2025other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$76,942
    2025net$198,053
    2025cash at beginning of year$596,096
    2025cash at end of year$794,149
    2025gross profit$475,110
    2025other income(expense) investment gain$17,843
    2025increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net-$44,496
    2025additional paid-in-capital$450,000
    2025interest income$123
    2025accounts receivable, net$47,205
    2025increase-$121,477
    2025payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$36,071
    2025total assets$1,722,719
    2025accumulated deficit-$741,223
    2025amortization$112,720
    2025total current liabilities$1,829,825
    2025total equity-$191,223
    2025professional fee$430,039
    2025net cash$198,053
    2025due to related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$606,839
    2024assets current assets cash$596,096
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$341,985
    2024investments$96,309
    2024intangible assets$488,453
    2024total assets$1,596,473
    2024liabilities and stockholders' equity current liabilities accounts payable$322,410
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30,193
    2024due to related party$556,400
    2024total current liabilities$1,253,647
    2024deferred revenue, less current portion$24,008
    2024total liabilities$1,277,655
    2024additional paid-in-capital$450,000
    2024accumulated deficit-$231,182
    2024total equity$318,818
    2024total liabilities and stockholder's equity$1,596,473
    2024net sales$12,893
    2024cost of sales$428
    2024gross profit$12,465
    2024operating expenses salaries and wages$57,013
    2024amortization$75,147
    2024professional fee$99,527
    2024travel expense$15,874
    2024total operating expenses$247,901
    2024loss from operations-$235,436
    2024other income(expense) investment gain-$3,691
    2024exchange gain$7,945
    2024net loss-$231,182
    2024cash flows from operating activities net income-$231,182
    2024adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities amortization$75,147
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$341,985
    2024due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$70,921
    2024increase$322,410
    2024payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$24,134
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$54,201
    2024other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$313,310
    2024cash flows from investing activities long-term investment-$100,000
    2024net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$100,000
    2024cash flows from financing activities capital contribution$550,000
    2024net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$550,000
    2024cash at end of year$596,096
    2024investment loss$3,691
    2024total current assets$1,011,711
    2024accumulated deficit, end of year-$231,182
    2024payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$24,134
    2024other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$320,510
    2024net$596,096
    2024accounts receivable, net$2,709
    2024other operating expense$340
    2024due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$70,921
    2024net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$146,096
    2024increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net-$2,709
    2024total other income$4,254
    —common stock carrying amountMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$100,000
    —common stock carrying amountMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$100,000

    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.

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.