Is The Local Fry or Manchu WOK cheaper to open?

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

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

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

The Local Fry vs Manchu WOK

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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