La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Hard Times Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Hard Times Cafe 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
Hard Times Cafe Franchise
Investment $189,550 - $992,590$449,000 - $1,000,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
Hard Times Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    Hard Times Cafe 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
    Hard Times Cafe 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
    Hard Times Cafe 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 Hard Times Cafe

    Hard Times Cafe and Hard Times Cafe & Cue is an American Chili Parlor with a 26 year history in the Washington DC area. World Famous for it's Chili recipes, Hard Times serves Chili, Chili Macs, Wings, Onion Rings, Nachos, Chili Dogs, Char-Grilled Burgers and more. To be considered as a Franchisee you must have 5 years restaurant operational experience with a minimum cash investment ability of $200,000 and sufficient net worth to secure financing for the development of a Hard Times Cafe.