Salsarita's Fresh Cantina vs Manhattan Bagel Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
Manhattan Bagel Franchise
Investment $283,150 - $563,900$481,000 - $705,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 1% Nat'l 1.5% Local5%
Year Founded 1999-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 15% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
Manhattan Bagel Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience helpful
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    Financing Options
     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    Manhattan Bagel Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    Manhattan Bagel 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 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    Manhattan Bagel Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Manhattan Bagel

    Manhattan Bagel brings a famous baking heritage to our customers' desire for varied flavor sensations creating a uniquely appealing place. Manhattan Bagel features traditional, as well, as contemporary selections for breakfast, lunch and all day dining.Manhattan Bagel is about authentic food for real people, served in a way that suggests each customer is a treasured neighbor. Our authentic food includes our award winning boil and bake bagels, and goes right on to our mouth watering, freshly baked pesto focaccia bread sandwiches served as breakfast or lunch Tostinis. Oh, and don't forget the taste sensation that only an authentic grill can bring to real eggs and bacon. Our incredibly tasty sandwiches are made to order and are offered on a huge variety of freshly baked choices - over twenty varieties of bagels, pesto focaccia bread, asiago, sesame or plain rolls, and honey tortilla wraps.Manhattan Bagel, a vibrant quick casual bagel concept with over 90 restaurants located primarily along the East Coast, is currently seeking the kind of focused, success driven and innovative franchisees whose individual success will help take our nationally recognized brand to the next level.
     
    Manhattan Bagels® is part of Panera Brands, one of the world’s largest fast casual restaurant companies, comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels.