La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs IL FORNELLO 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
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $189,550 - $992,590$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee 3%1%
Year Founded 19791986
Year Franchised 19891989
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
    IL FORNELLO 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
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
    Training 6-8 weeks management training & at grand opening10 weeks
    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
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 IL FORNELLO

    In 1986 IL FORNELLO introduced Toronto to wood-oven baked pizza and the response was overwhelming. From the very first day IL FORNELLO opened its doors our priority has been to provide our guests with the highest quality food and service possible. But we have also anticipated and adapted to the evolving food preferences and sensitivities of our customers. As a result, IL FORNELLO was the first Italian restaurant to offer gluten-free pizza and pasta on our menu and, most recently, an extensive and creative Vegan menu that has been extremely successful.

    Because of our constant focus on customer service, IL FORNELLO has not just weathered recessions, changing demographics and the constantly challenging landscape that is the food service industry, it has thrived. With successful corporate and franchise locations in Toronto, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville, IL FORNELLO Restaurants is ready to grow again.