Why Is Thai Food So Popular?

$70 billion QSR market, meet Thai Express

A Thai Express franchise is the kind of investment that comes along once in a lifetime — a first-to-market QSR restaurant that’s affordable to open, easy to operate, and that taps into a vast, pent-up demand for a unique product that is healthy and fresh.

When customers seek out international cuisine, one of the hallmarks they’re looking for is an authentic dish that reflects the culture of the region from which it comes. A key component of the Thai Express model is the Thai Heart, a model of compassionate thinking, friendly interaction, and purpose-driven action that exemplifies Thai culture as much as it accentuates Thai cuisine.

Thai Express is scalable, manageable and fun

At the center of the Thai Express franchise is an easy-to-manage, owner-operator QSR restaurant concept, with the business support systems, training and branding, franchise owners need to drive revenue and scale their businesses.

“For those who have no experience with Asian food, they’re going to find Thai Express to be simple, exciting and adventurous,” says multi-unit owner Eddy Hassan. “The business is very organized. The product is very simple to prepare and manage. Running a Thai Express requires fewer employees than other similar brands, and that means costs stay lower.”

One of the top management teams in franchising has honed business and support systems, perfected both business and culinary training protocols, and created a high-design brand that is affordable and easy to own and operate, which makes Thai Express an attractive business model.

We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a great dining experience, from the moment they walk through the doors until the second they leave. With a healthy menu, charming service with a smile, and an exciting and dynamic cooking and presentation experience, owning a Thai Express is a fun and engaging business.

“I love coming to work every day,” Eddy says. “I get here, and there’s always something new, something exciting and challenging, and I get to spend time doing something I love. That’s one of the best parts of owning a Thai Express.”

An iconic new brand backed by the top management team in American franchising

Kahala Brands is one of the most trusted names in American franchising today. Locations worldwide of 28 popular brands produce a huge chunk of the American QSR market, driven by the expertise that comes with navigating diverse brands ranging from Cold Stone Creamery to Blimpie.

“Kahala brands are synonymous with quality, customer service and popularity,” says Sr. Vice President of Development John Wuycheck. “We have a diverse family of both new and legacy brands, and we’re excited to bring Thai Express to American diners. I believe Thai Express is going to quickly become a leader in the Asian QSR segment, and we’re already on track for an explosive growth of the brand.”

A well-tested QSR with the backing of Kahala’s more than 3,000 stores, massive revenues, buying power and star brands, Thai Express is an exciting opportunity with a powerful potential to take on the U.S. QSR space.

Bring the premier Thai food franchise to your community today

Thai Express is a low-cost investment opportunity with high potential for growth as we expand across the United States. Startup costs range from $454,050 to $846,700, depending on the model you choose. Since 2004, we saturated the Canadian market with a business model built for entrepreneurs who are passionate about bringing an authentic and affordable Thai food experience to their communities. The franchise fee for your first Thai Express franchise is $30,000, and the franchise fee for multiple units can be discounted if certain conditions and criteria are met.