East Side Mario's vs Strings Italian Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of East Side Mario's vs Strings Italian Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Strings Italian Cafe Franchise
Investment $1,300,000 - $1,600,000$325,000
Franchise Fee $60,000$37,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19791987
Year Franchised -1989
Term Of Agreement -10 years +5
Term Of Agreement -10 years +5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Strings Italian Cafe Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Strings Italian Cafe Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Strings Italian Cafe Franchise
Training -1. Gold River, CA 6 Weeks

2. On-Site 3 Weeks

Support -Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Inventory Control

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings

Marketing --
Operations -Average Number of Employees: 4-6 Full-time, 15 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged


Expansion Plans

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Strings Italian Cafe Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

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."

About Strings Italian Cafe

Strings Restaurant Group was incorporated in July of 1999 with the mission to offer great Italian food at a very affordable price to our customers. With items ranging from pizzas and pastas to more gourmet items such as Cioppino and Veal Marsala, we are confident that we can provide a fantastic meal for everyone. Our subsidiary, Strings Franchises Inc., is currently accepting applications for some of our strategic locations.