THAI EXPRESS
Thai Express is a quick-service restaurant franchise serving Thai-style foods and drinks. It operates through a franchising business model with 7 franchised units (5 in the United States and 2 internationally) plus 2 company-owned locations as of November 30, 2024. The brand targets customers seeking fast, flavorful Thai cuisine in convenient settings like malls and urban areas.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% ad fund + $55/mo POS support + up to $150/mo data fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How THAI EXPRESS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THAI EXPRESS Current | $418K – $1.0M | $30K | 5.0% | 3 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THAI EXPRESS franchisees (2017 – 2020)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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)
Primarily misrepresentation, franchise disclosure law violations (e.g., FIPA, WFIPA), breach of contract, termination and post-termination disputes, and royalty/fee collection matters involving franchisees and area developers.
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 THAI EXPRESS franchise ranges from $417,500 to $1,007,000. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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