Salsarita's Fresh Cantina vs L and L Franchise Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Salsarita's Fresh Cantina vs L and L Franchise including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
L and L Franchise Franchise
Investment $283,150 - $563,900$133,700 - $535,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%-4%
Advertising Fee 1% Nat'l 1.5% Local1%-2%
Year Founded 19991976
Year Franchised 20001991
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 15% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
L and L Franchise Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience helpful
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    Financing Options
     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    L and L Franchise Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    L and L Franchise Franchise
    Training

    Training in Charlotte, NC at our "Burrito Bootcamp" for themselves and their manager. Salsarita's also helps you train your staff in the week prior to opening and running through the first full week of operation. We have Franchise Business Coaches available who can and will assist you in day-to-day operations and to make scheduled visits to your store.

    		 On-The-Job Training: 168 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours
    Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    L and L Franchise Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Salsarita's Fresh Cantina

    Founded in 2000, Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is one of the fastest-growing Mexican fast-casual Mexican restaurant chains, recognized for its people, food and world-class hospitality. Customers can create delicious made-to-order meals from a flavorful Mexican menu that offers burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, tortilla-crusted pizzas and salads with a wide selection of meats, fresh vegetables and homemade salsas in lively, family-friendly environment. For general information, please visit www.salsaritas.com or call 704-540-9447. For franchising information, please visit http://www.salsaritasfranchising.com or call 866.61SALSA.

    About L and L Franchise

    L&L Franchise, Inc., the parent company of L&L Drive-Inn and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has expanded across Hawaii and mainland United States to include over 175 locations serving the best in Hawaiian Barbecue(SM) Hawaiian style cuisine. The company's approach in providing great food and Aloha spirit has been well received by many throughout the United States. The franchise continues to grow at a rate of one store per week. 

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee
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    #165 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #207 in Franchise 500 for 2021.