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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cantina Laredo vs Chronic Tacos including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $1,860,000 - $2,565,000 | $299,000 - $799,000 |
Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1984 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | An operations background in the restaurant industry. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | -/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | -/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | -/Yes |
Payroll | -/- | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Chronic Tacos provides a four week training program and hands-on training support through our field representatives. Our programs are continually being developed and updated. On-The-Job Training: 157 hours Classroom Training: 43 hours Additional Training: At training location |
Support | - | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software |
Marketing | - | National Media Regional Advertising Social media Loyalty program/app |
Operations | - | Number of Employees Required to Run: 12 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
Inspired by consumers’ growing taste for more authentic flavors, Cantina Laredo offers a menu that evokes the sophisticated gourmet tastes of Mexico City. From the day the first Cantina Laredo opened in 1984, guests have enthusiastically embraced our concept. Critics have praised us as well. An authoritative Dallas magazine named Cantina Laredo one of the 12 best restaurants in the city. The reviewer noted, "… the food outshines anything I’ve had on trips across the border.” Over the last 20 years we have devoted great effort to product development and process improvements to ensure that we always deliver the highest level of great Mexican food to our guests. Combining the traditional with modern flairs, the menu is unique and includes grilled fish, chicken and steaks complimented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sautéed artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers.
Chronic Tacos is considered a "Fast Casual" concept that offers real Mexican food, from healthy authentic third generation recipes, made fresh daily and made just for you. The Chronic Tacos concept offers the convenience of quick service restaurants, serving fresh, quality products.
Financials:
Minimum Liquid assets $100,000
Net Worth $250,000
Average Cost $299,000 to $799,000 depending on size and location.
Single Unit franchise fee is $40,000
Multi- Unit franchise fee is $35,000 for the first location and $25,000 for each additional location.