La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
Investment $189,550 - $992,590$1,332,100 - $1,958,333
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 3%5%
Year Founded 19791996
Year Franchised 19892009
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • * Industry experience * (or must have partner with industry experience.)

    Financing Options

     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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

     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
    Training 6-8 weeks management training & at grand opening-
    Support Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesField operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Regional advertising
    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)

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 75

    Expansion Plans

     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill

    La Salsa offers customized administration and highlight crisply arranged menu things made without fat, additives, or manufactured added substances. In 1979 La Salsa initially opened as a chain of Mexican "taquerias". These were neighborhood eateries where local people and gourmets alike, accumulate to eat the "claim to fame of the house" - the delicate tacos, which are so much a part of the Mexican culture.
    Today, La Salsa claims and works an extending chain of brisk, easygoing eateries spend significant time in tacos, burritos and different things served in the style of Mexico.
    La Salsa takes time-honored traditional recipes inspired by the unique cuisines of the various regions of Mexico and brings them to life in a bold, fresh and healthy way.

    About Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge

    Faro opened his first pizza shop in 1978. From this time to 1987, Faro opened seven more pizza shops in the area. In 1990, Faro sold the franchise with the idea that he and his family would be moving back and living in Sicily from now on. As it happens many times, circumstances changed and the family moved back to Grand Rapids.

    Faro was, once again, in the restaurant business when he opened Uccello’s Ristorante Pizzeria & Sports Lounge on East Beltline in 1996. Uccello's Ristorante has officially opened up 6 locations in the last 23 years, the most recent being Downtown Grand Rapids across from Rosa Parks Circle. 

    Faro didn't want to stop there. In 2016, Uccello's Hospitality Group expanded when opening their first fast-casual concept, Herb & Fire Pizzeria, in Grandville. Since then, UHG has opened a second location by Celebration! Cinema North on East Beltline.  


    ​Uccello’s Hospitality Group has grown into 8 successful locations, inspired by Faro’s personal philosophy: "Always strive to give your guest more than they would normally expect. Provide people the opportunity to enjoy great food and the hospitality to match. You must always strive to be better in everything, and never compromise on top quality in any area”.