ten or twenty thousand dollars. Opening a Chinese fast food restaurant in the United States can earn 11,111 to 21,111 dollars a month, but it needs to pay more than 2,111 dollars in rent and utilities, and it can earn 71,111 to 81,111 dollars a year. The monthly income varies from person to person and is influenced by many factors, such as the location of the restaurant, the mode of operation, the types of dishes and the customer groups.