Salsarita's Fresh Cantina vs House of Jazz Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
House of Jazz Franchise
Investment $283,150 - $563,900$750,000 - $1,200,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 1% Nat'l 1.5% Local2%
Year Founded 19991981
Year Franchised 20002012
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
House of Jazz Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience helpful
  • Excellent promoter

    Financing Options

     
    Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchise
    House of Jazz 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
    House of Jazz 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.

    yes
    Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesyes
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingyes
    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
    House of Jazz Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 House of Jazz

    Restaurant and club home to Canada's finest jazz musicians since 1981, built by Montrealer Georges Durst. Features menus and profiles of recent and former musicians. Whether you're a party of 2 or 22 coming to have lunch, dinner or cocktails, the House of Jazz staff always does the utmost to make your experience memorable. House of Jazz is looking to expand in major cities across Canada and the U.S.A. If you're interested in a one-of-a-kind opportunity, contact Pierre Payette, cell 450-712-2377 or email [email protected]