Arthur Treacher's vs Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Arthur Treacher's vs Salsarita's Fresh Cantina including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $268,000$283,150 - $563,900
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -1% Nat'l 1.5% Local
Year Founded 19691999
Year Franchised 19692000
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee Current fee15% of then-current fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience helpful

  • Financing Options

     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    Training -

    Training in Charlotte, NC at our "Burrito Bootcamp" for themselves and their manager. Salsarita's also helps you train your staff in the week prior to opening and running through the first full week of operation. We have Franchise Business Coaches available who can and will assist you in day-to-day operations and to make scheduled visits to your store.

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchise unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Arthur Treacher's

    Did you know fish and chips were the first convenience food? Back in the 1860s, a London restaurant called Malin's of Bow began serving deep-fried whitefish with a dousing of malt vinegar accompanied by oversized fries. The fish and chips craze soon spread throughout England, and the dish became the world's first convenience food. In 1969 the founders of Arthur Treacher's purchased Malin's and with it, the original fish and chips recipe. Since then we've adjusted the menu to accommodate American tastes and expanded it to include shrimp, clams, fried chicken, and popular side orders including tasty hush puppies and unique cole slaw. All of which makes Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips the traditional English meal perfect for today's All-American appetite!

    About Salsarita's Fresh Cantina

    Founded in 2000, Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is one of the fastest-growing Mexican fast-casual Mexican restaurant chains, recognized for its people, food and world-class hospitality. Customers can create delicious made-to-order meals from a flavorful Mexican menu that offers burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, tortilla-crusted pizzas and salads with a wide selection of meats, fresh vegetables and homemade salsas in lively, family-friendly environment. For general information, please visit www.salsaritas.com or call 704-540-9447. For franchising information, please visit http://www.salsaritasfranchising.com or call 866.61SALSA.