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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Giorgio Restaurants 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 | $175,000 - $500,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $50,000 | $25,000 - $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 4.5%-7% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
Year Founded | 1979 | - |
Year Franchised | 1989 | - |
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 | - |
The first GIORGIO restaurant opened on Ste-Catherine Street in Montreal
in December 1977. Between November 1979 and June 1984, the evolution of
the concept continued and GIORGIO acquired a solid reputation in a short
time. Over the past five years, GIORGIO has maintained a growth rate of
one branch per year in the regions of Montréal, Laval and the South
Shore. The chain now has 6 branches. With 40 years of experience, Giorgio Ristorante is a true institution of Italian catering. And that's not all, you can Bring Your own Wine!