Is Manchu WOK or Paris Banh Mi cheaper to open?

Manchu WOK costs $490,050–$820,500 and Paris Banh Mi costs $478,000–$828,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Paris Banh Mi has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Manchu WOK or Paris Banh Mi?

FranchiseVerdict grades Manchu WOK B and Paris Banh Mi B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Manchu WOK vs Paris Banh Mi

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Manchu WOK and Paris Banh Mi are quick-service restaurants franchises. Manchu WOK requires an investment of $490K – $821K while Paris Banh Mi requires $478K – $828K. Manchu WOK discloses average revenue of $1.9M; Paris Banh Mi makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. FranchiseVerdict rates Manchu WOK B (Above average) and Paris Banh Mi B (Above average).

Metric	Manchu WOK	Paris Banh Mi
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$490K – $821K	$478K – $828K
Franchise Fee	$30K	$60K
Royalty Rate	7.0%	Continuing Service Royalty is a flat $1,000 per month, not a percentage of sales.
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.9M	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	15	16
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	+14 units
Year Began Franchising	2015	2023
FDD Year	2025	2025