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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs T.G.I. Friday's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $189,550 - $992,590 | $1,000,000 - $3,000,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $50,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
Year Founded | 1979 | 1965 |
Year Franchised | 1989 | 1988 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 6-8 weeks management training & at grand opening | - |
Support | Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
T.G.I. Friday's restaurant brand is seeking franchisees with significant hospitality experience operating multiple restaurants. In addition the ideal candidate will exhibit the ability and have the infrastructure to implement as aggressive growth strategy.