About Dessert Mango Mango Franchise
Mang Mang Dessert is a fast casual dessert franchise specializing in Hong Kong inspired Asian American fusion desserts, including freshly prepared mango creations, fruit bowls, cakes, juices, and teas.
The brand brings an exciting mix of Asian dessert traditions and modern flavor combinations to the American market.
The franchise fee is $45,000, and the company has been franchising since 2017.
Dessert Mango Mango Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 1% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund) plus 2% of Gross Sales (Local Marketing) and up to 2% of Gross Sales (Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives, if established) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $292,950 – $496,400 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $293K–$496K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 1% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund) plus 2% of Gross Sales (Local Marketing) and up to 2% of Gross Sales (Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives, if established)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Security Deposit | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $100,000 | $250,000 |
| Lease Deposits – Three Months | $14,000 | $21,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $50,000 | $60,000 |
| Signage | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sale System | $3,200 | $5,200 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $20,000 | $25,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Travel for Initial Training | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $750 | $1,200 |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $30,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Up to $500 per month, currently not assessed |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (if underreporting of 2% or greater) |
| Online Ordering, Customer Rewards, and Gift Cards | Currently $185 per month |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $3,500 to $5,000 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Currently $300 per person per day |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Currently $300 per day per trainer, plus expenses |
| Annual Conference | Not greater than $750 per month |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | 5% of amount or $50, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law |
| Non-Compliance | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Supplier Evaluation | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Management Service | Actual costs incurred by us |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 120 hour period |
| Classroom Training | 23 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 95 hours |
| Training Location | Flushing, New York and a certified training Restaurant located in New York |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require supplemental on-site training and participation in an Annual System Conference. Franchisees are responsible for ongoing training of their employees. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Generally, a distance not less than two miles from the Restaurant Location in all directions travelable by road, but may be smaller based on population density, demographics, and geographical boundaries. |
| Description | The Designated Territory may be identified by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations. It may be limited to the physical boundaries of a mall or similar facility in a captive market. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 additional 5-year term (maximum total of 10 years) |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must be in compliance, provide 270 days prior written notice, sign the then-current Franchise Agreement and related agreements, sign a general release, remodel/upgrade the Restaurant, secure legal right to occupy premises, and meet all other renewal requirements. Owners and spouses must also comply and guarantee obligations. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Requires franchisor's prior written consent, franchisee must be in substantial compliance, all monetary obligations satisfied, proposed transferee meets franchisor's standards, transferee assumes all obligations, franchisee/owners/spouses sign a general release, transferee completes training, and franchisor approves the transfer terms. Franchisor has a right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various defaults, including insolvency/bankruptcy (automatic), repeated curable defaults, intentional non-compliance, health/safety threats, abandonment, loss of premises, misrepresentation, unauthorized transfer, disclosure of confidential information, felony conviction, or failure to meet Annual Minimum Gross Sales Requirements (without cure period). Other defaults (e.g., non-payment, operational violations) have 10 or 30-day cure periods. |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee and owners cannot have any interest in or operate a competitive business (except <3% in publicly traded company). After termination/expiration, for 24 months, they cannot engage in any prohibited activities within the Designated Territory, a 25-mile radius around it, or a 10-mile radius of any other Mang Mang Dessert Restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Managing Owner (or an Operating Manager with at least 10% equity) must be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of the Restaurant. The Managing Owner or Operating Manager must complete initial training and be approved by the franchisor. If multiple Restaurants are owned, each must be managed on-site by an Operating Manager. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase or lease certain source restricted goods and services including: Lease, System Supplies, Furniture and Fixtures, Signage, Point of Sale System and Computer Equipment, Credit Card Processing, Online Ordering, Customer Rewards, and Gift Cards, Third Party Delivery Services, Branded Items and Marketing Materials, and Insurance. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee may only offer and sell Approved Services and Products and must use only authorized and designated products, supplies, equipment, technology systems, and services. The franchisor may designate itself or its affiliates as exclusive suppliers. An estimated 80% of initial and ongoing purchases are from specified sources. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor and/or its affiliates may receive rebates, payments, and other material benefits from suppliers based on franchisee purchases. As of December 31, 2022, no revenue was received from suppliers from franchisee purchases of source restricted products or services. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. Franchisor does not guarantee franchisee's note, lease or other obligation. |
Dessert Mango Mango Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Dessert Mango Mango does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Dessert Mango Mango Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Dessert Mango Mango System Growth
Dessert Mango Mango currently operates 20 franchised locations and 9 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 7 | 2 | 26 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 29 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 3
State Registrations
Registered in 23 states: CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, NC, ND, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by Chongping Zhao, CPA for year ending December 31.
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