Nan Xiang Express
Nan Xiang Express franchises operate fast-casual restaurants specializing in authentic Shanghainese cuisine, including soup dumplings, dim sum, noodles, and other dishes under the Nan Xiang Express® brand and proprietary system. The business model involves franchisees investing $448,000 to $875,500 to open locations using standardized formats, methods, and supplies from affiliates. They target customers seeking quick, high-quality Shanghainese dining experiences.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% brand fund (after first month $1,500) + 2% local advertising + $200/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
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How Nan Xiang Express Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nan Xiang Express Current | $448K – $876K | $40K | 5.0% | 6 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
6 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Nan Xiang Express franchise ranges from $448,000 to $875,500. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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