La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs IHOP Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs IHOP 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
IHOP Franchise
Investment $189,550 - $992,590$414,866 - $3,374,043
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$40,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 5%4.5%
Advertising Fee 3%3.5%
Year Founded 19791958
Year Franchised 19891960
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    IHOP 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
    IHOP 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
    IHOP Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 IHOP

    The IHOP restaurant chain has been serving a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner selections for more than 57 years. IHOP enjoys a rich heritage and almost universal awareness. Our brand has been built upon the strenght of our franchisees, vendors partners and dedicated employees. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operate by Glendale, California based IHOP Corp. There are over 1,280 IHOP restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an IHOP franchise at a non-traditional venue is as follows:
    • Full-Service Program: $693,266 to $3,374,043
    • IHOP Limited-Service Program: $414,866 to $1,427,418
    This includes Initial Fees of $39,000 to $79,480 per Full-Service Restaurant and $23,500 to $48,480 per IHOP Limited-Service Restaurant to be developed which must be paid to the Franchisor or an IHOP Affiliate.

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