Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao and MAX’S RESTAURANT CUISINE OF THE PHILIPPINES® are franchises in the full-service restaurants category. Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao requires an investment of $1.2M – $1.9M while MAX’S RESTAURANT CUISINE OF THE PHILIPPINES® requires $729K – $1.8M. Neither Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao nor MAX’S RESTAURANT CUISINE OF THE PHILIPPINES® makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD — a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule — so the two cannot be compared on disclosed gross sales. FranchiseVerdict rates Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao B (Second tier) and MAX’S RESTAURANT CUISINE OF THE PHILIPPINES® A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao | MAX’S RESTAURANT CUISINE OF THE PHILIPPINES® |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | ||
| Investment Range | $1.2M – $1.9M | $729K – $1.8M |
| Franchise Fee | $60K | $50K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Gross Sales (Item 19) | N/ANot disclosed | N/ANot disclosed |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 10 | 25 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | +0 units | +2 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2026 | US 2002 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2026 |
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FDDs: Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao 2026, MAX’S RESTAURANT CUISINE OF THE PHILIPPINES® 2026SBA 7(a) data through FY2026Updated How we score