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Updated RecentlyWild Noodles vs East Side Mario's Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wild Noodles vs East Side Mario'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 | $273,500 - $350,000 | $1,300,000 - $1,600,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $60,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
| Advertising Fee | - | - |
| Year Founded | 2001 | 1979 |
| Year Franchised | 2003 | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
| Renewal Fee | 1/2 of current franchise 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/Yes | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
| Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
| Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
| Receivables | No/No | -/- |
| Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | - |
| Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
| Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | No |
| International Expansion | Yes | No |
Company Overviews
About Wild Noodles
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
About East Side Mario's
East Side Mario's is Prime Restaurant's largest and most recognizable restaurant concept, offering quality food at affordable prices in a unique and fun atmosphere. East Side Mario's restaurants are positioned to appeal to adults wanting to enjoy good food in an exuberant atmosphere with their family or friends, and to be
the "affordable American Italian Eatery where eating and celebration meet."