Is Paris Banh Mi or Manchu WOK cheaper to open?

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

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

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

Paris Banh Mi vs Manchu WOK

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Paris Banh Mi and Manchu WOK are quick-service restaurants franchises. Paris Banh Mi requires an investment of $478K – $828K while Manchu WOK requires $490K – $821K. 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 Paris Banh Mi B (Above average) and Manchu WOK B (Above average).

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