- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$338K - $754K
- Units as of 2018
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302 11.4% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Thai Express
Industry | Food |
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Related Categories | Asian Food, Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants |
Founded | 2004 |
Parent Company | MTY Franchising USA Inc. |
Leadership | Stanley Ma, Founder and CEO |
Corporate Address |
9311 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2004 (20 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 227 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: |
# of Units | 302 (as of 2018) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Thai Express franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$337,900 - $753,700 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$400,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$150,000 - $350,000 |
Royalty Fee
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6% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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3% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Thai Express has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 160 hours |
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Classroom Training | 40 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 10-15 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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