Mr. Empanada vs Ward's Restaurants Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Empanada vs Ward's Restaurants including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Empanada Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
Investment $190,500 - $293,500$250,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 3% or $500-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 2003-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Empanada Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Mr. Empanada Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Mr. Empanada Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Mr. Empanada Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Mr. Empanada

Mr. Empanada Inc. is a family owned, rapidly growing, small business.
Their company owned manufacturing facility produces all the empanadas and other pre-prepared food items to be sold to the franchisees, thus assuring quality and consistency throughout the system. Additionally, they own Mr. Empanada Franchise Corp., which is responsible for selling, training and coordinating new and potential franchise locations.
Mr. Empanada Inc. takes pride in their restaurants and extreme care in the manufacture and preparation of their food items, demonstrating their total commitment to the brand and reputation. As a result Mr. Empanada has enjoyed excellent reviews in Tampa’s premier publications such as The Tampa Tribune and Weekly Planet.
From a historical perspective of Mr. Empanada Fast food with a Latin flair, our convenient-to-eat, high quality empanadas, cuban sandwiches and salads, make for a simple operation which food customers love...especially children.


About Ward's Restaurants

Ward’s Food Systems, Inc is the exclusive franchising agent for Ward’s Restaurants. Ward’s Food Systems provide consulting and support services to Ward’s franchisees, They assist in planning, site selection, construction, training, and opening of the new restaurant. After opening, regular visits by our franchise consultants help insure a successful program.

Is a Ward’s franchise right for you? It has been for many people from all walks of life. If you are serious about ownership in the restaurant industry, willing to devote your time and energy, and have an adequate net worth, the proven concept of a Ward’s restaurant could be for you. We welcome your inquiries into the possibilities of becoming a Ward’s franchise owner. Feel free to call us at your convenience for more detailed information and a personal appointment.