Is Manchu WOK or The Local Fry cheaper to open?

Manchu WOK costs $490,050–$820,500 and The Local Fry costs $556,500–$755,500 to open (FDD Item 7). Manchu WOK has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Manchu WOK or The Local Fry?

FranchiseVerdict grades Manchu WOK B and The Local Fry C, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Manchu WOK vs The Local Fry

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Manchu WOK and The Local Fry are quick-service restaurants franchises. Manchu WOK requires an investment of $490K – $821K while The Local Fry requires $557K – $756K. Manchu WOK discloses average revenue of $1.9M; The Local Fry 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 The Local Fry C (Average).

Metric	Manchu WOK	The Local Fry
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	CAverage
Investment Range	$490K – $821K	$557K – $756K
Franchise Fee	$30K	$35K
Royalty Rate	7.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.9M	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	15	1
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2015	2023
FDD Year	2025	2025