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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Taco John's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $189,550 - $992,590 | $475,000 - $1,599,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $50,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | 4% |
Year Founded | 1979 | 1968 |
Year Franchised | 1989 | 1969 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 20 years+10+10+10 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 20 years+10+10+10 |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | 6-8 weeks management training & at grand opening | - |
Support | Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
37% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |