Salsarita's Fresh Cantina vs Winger's Grill & Bar Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
Winger's Grill & Bar Franchise
Investment $283,150 - $563,900$150,000 - $550,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee 1% Nat'l 1.5% Local-
Year Founded 19991993
Year Franchised 20001997
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Renewal Fee 15% of then-current fee10% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
Winger's Grill & Bar Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience helpful
  • Customer Focused Goal Oriented Self-Confident Willing to Be a Part of a Growing Franchise Chain!


    Financing Options

     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    Winger's Grill & Bar Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    Winger's Grill & Bar 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.

    At Winger's�, we believe nothing guarantees success more than thorough training including the following elements: CASH REGISTER TRANSACTIONS END-OF-SHIFT REPORTING RECIPE PROCEDURE FOOD SANITATION PRINCIPLES BASIC SANITATION PRINCIPLES SUPPLY ORDERING MANAGEMENT REPORTING PROCEDURES MARKETING/LOCAL PROMOTIONS CASH CONTROL PROCEDURES CUSTOMER RELATIONS COOKING PROCEDURES BASIC SAFETY PROCEDURES PRODUCT ORDERING ROTATION PROCEDURES FINANCE OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A COMFORTABLE AND CAPABLE OWNER/OPERATOR BY THE END OF THE TRAINING
    Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesOur team supports franchisees during the initial phases of business, such as site selection, construction, marketing, finance and training. We provide continuous services in areas such as � Proven Success � Easily expandable to multiple locations � Assistance with site selection and lease negotiation � Assistance with advertising and promotion � Assistance with store decor including: full sign package, equipment package and complete menu package. � Use of proprietary recipes and goods � Low start up costs, great conversion opportunities
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-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)

    40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 35

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (30% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    Winger's Grill & Bar 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 Winger's Grill & Bar

    Eric Slaymaker founded the first Winger's Diner in 1993 out of a 1940s Pullman train car in Salt Lake City. Featuring Buffalo-style chicken wings, the restaurant was popular with many, including NBA basketball players who were in town to play the Utah Jazz. The Winger's concept is now franchised across the United States through Winger's Franchising Inc.

    Parent company The Slaymaker Group, founded by Slaymaker, has more than 20 years of management experience and operates Tony Roma's and T.G.I. Friday's restaurants in addition to Winger's.