Rockin' Baja Lobster vs Mexicali Rosa's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Rockin' Baja Lobster vs Mexicali Rosa's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Rockin' Baja Lobster Franchise
Mexicali Rosa's Franchise
Investment $240,400 - $1,200,000$250,000 - $800,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%4% of net sales
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19921977
Year Franchised 20041986
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Rockin' Baja Lobster Franchise
Mexicali Rosa's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Rockin' Baja Lobster Franchise
    Mexicali Rosa's 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
     
    Rockin' Baja Lobster Franchise
    Mexicali Rosa's Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100%% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Rockin' Baja Lobster Franchise
    Mexicali Rosa's Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Rockin' Baja Lobster

    NOW EXPANDING THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES! 44 Units in Development Act Now to Reserve Prime Territories Signature "Big Baja Bucket" and famous "Golden Sombrero Bucket" Rockin' Baja has been serving its customers their famous buckets brimming with shrimp and lobster wrapped in warm tortillas since 1983. Their Puerto Nuevo style of cooking where everything is flash fried and dusted with Mexican spices has quickly became a favorite among local residents and tourists alike. Rockin' Baja Support At A Glance: * Real Estate & Site Selection Support * Construction & Design * On-Site Restaurant Opening Support * Local Store Marketing & Promotions * Training & Operations Program * Franchisee Intranet

    About Mexicali Rosa's

    Authentic, California-style Mexican Restaurants with a large emphasis on FUN, FLAVOUR AND INTEGRITY. Our menu features Canada's best nachos, hand-rolled enchiladas and tamales, sizzling fajitas, chimichangas and Award-winning Chilis & Margaritas. Our franchise package includes assistance with site selection, restaurant design and construction. As a part of our team, we provide ongoing operational support, advertising/marketing and central purchasing. As a franchise company, Mexicali Rosa's stands apart from its competitors. We are in a position to offer the franchisee the advantages of franchising while having eliminated many of the negatives that have become associated with our industry.
     Mexicali Rosa’s is looking for franchisees that are a good fit with the system. This means effectively qualifying franchisee candidates on the basis of level of experience, net worth, available capital, business values and ethics consistent with the franchise company. An excellent franchisee will be willing to follow the franchise system and maintain the operating standards as a high level. They will be ready, willing and able to build value in the brand, and they will be well-capitalized, and able to carry out the marketing operational directives. Mexicali Rosa’s franchisees see themselves as working toward the common goal of developing loyal customers, increasing market share, increasing profits, and increasing brand awareness.