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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Izzo's Illegal Burrito 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 | $380,500 - $744,900 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $50,000 | $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
Year Founded | 1979 | 2001 |
Year Franchised | 1989 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | $4000 |
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 | * Available at headquarters: 12 days * At franchisee's location: 7 days |
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 | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING