Thai Express vs Manchu WOK
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Thai Express and Manchu WOK are quick-service restaurants franchises. Thai Express requires an investment of $360K – $950K while Manchu WOK requires $490K – $821K. Manchu WOK discloses average revenue of $1.9M; Thai Express does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Thai Express C (Average) and Manchu WOK C (Average).
| Metric | Thai Express | Manchu WOK |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $360K – $950K | $490K – $821K |
| Franchise Fee | $30K | $30K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $1.9M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | Limited data |
| Total Units | 6 | 15 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2015 | 2015 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$360K – $950K
$490K – $821K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
6
15
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
2015
FDD Year
2025
2025