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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill vs Montana SteakBurgers 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 | N/A |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $50,000 | N/A |
| 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 |
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| Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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| 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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | Yes | - |
Though Spadaro says there are no plans to sell franchises, he doesn't rule out the possibility in the future. Montana SteakBurgers features flame-grilled steakburgers, steaks, and beer in a Western saloon atmosphere.