La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Applebee's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
Applebee's Franchise
Investment $189,550 - $992,590$2,009,038 - $8,267,250
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%4% initially, 5% possible after
Advertising Fee 3%not less than 4%
Year Founded 19791980
Year Franchised 19892014
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
Applebee's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • Our Ideal Franchise Partner -Is committed to a long term franchise relationship built on trust and respect -Knows how to build a brand -Understands that accessible pricing and value are core components of casual dining -Has prior hospitality experience or knowledge, particularly in critical areas like supply chain, quality assurance, real estate development, and marketing -Has or will have infrastructure dedicated to the development of our brand -Has material liquidity and net worth, with access to capital -Has a track record of developing multi-unit restaurant systems

    Financing Options

     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    Applebee's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    Applebee's Franchise
    Training 6-8 weeks management training & at grand opening-
    Support Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing 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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    Applebee's Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill

    La Salsa offers customized administration and highlight crisply arranged menu things made without fat, additives, or manufactured added substances. In 1979 La Salsa initially opened as a chain of Mexican "taquerias". These were neighborhood eateries where local people and gourmets alike, accumulate to eat the "claim to fame of the house" - the delicate tacos, which are so much a part of the Mexican culture.
    Today, La Salsa claims and works an extending chain of brisk, easygoing eateries spend significant time in tacos, burritos and different things served in the style of Mexico.
    La Salsa takes time-honored traditional recipes inspired by the unique cuisines of the various regions of Mexico and brings them to life in a bold, fresh and healthy way.

    About Applebee's

    Applebee's is the largest casual dining chain in the world with sales of $4.7 billion in 2006. Already the business staple of friendly casual dining, Applebee's is pursuing expansion opportunities, and is looking for individuals/firms with a serious interest in developing our successful brand internationally. For years Applebee's has embraced neighborhood culture, providing high-quality food and drinks in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Compared to the competition, Applebee's consistently delivers food to the consumer faster as well as more affordably. We plan to take this same mantra abroad, creating a warm, inviting dining experience designed around location-specific demographics and customer preference information.

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