Salsarita's Fresh Cantina vs White Hen Pantry Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
White Hen Pantry Franchise
Investment $283,150 - $563,900$52,400 - $225,200
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%Varies
Advertising Fee 1% Nat'l 1.5% Local-
Year Founded 19991965
Year Franchised 20001965
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee 15% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
White Hen Pantry Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience helpful

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesYes/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesYes/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    White Hen Pantry 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.

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

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About White Hen Pantry

    White Hen Pantry Inc. was bought out by 7-Eleven
    White Hen Pantry Inc. was founded in 1965 and began franchising that same year. The Elmhurst, Illinois-based company has more than 280 locations in the United States.