Yangguofu
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Yangguofu franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
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
Yangguofu 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
- What is the Yangguofu initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $20,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. 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
- Is Yangguofu 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
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $346,600 – $774,000 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); 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.
Yangguofu 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
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 18
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 18
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 13
"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 year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | assets current assets cash | $794,149 |
| 2025 | due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $230,766 |
| 2025 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $160,513 |
| 2025 | other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $201 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $1,232,834 |
| 2025 | investments | $114,152 |
| 2025 | intangible assets | $375,733 |
| 2025 | liabilities and stockholders' equity current liabilities accounts payable | $200,933 |
| 2025 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $186,014 |
| 2025 | due to related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,163,239 |
| 2025 | other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $243,568 |
| 2025 | deferred revenue, less current portion | $84,117 |
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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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.