Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille vs On The Border Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille vs On The Border including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
On The Border Franchise
Investment $264,500 - $454,000$112,600 - $243,200
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%5% -4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19921994
Year Franchised 19991994
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
On The Border Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
    On The Border Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
    On The Border Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 66% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
    On The Border Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille

    During a visit to Arizona, founder Kevin Rink fell in love with the area's Southwestern cuisine and decided to bring it back with him to New York. The company opened its first cafe in the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights, New York. The restaurants serve traditional as well as nontraditional Mexican fare at establishments throughout the East Coast.

    About On The Border

    On The Border. Off the Map. Fun and festive casual dining restaurant featuring Mexican and Tex-Mex food and offering a full bar. Our story traces back more than four decades to 1982, when the first On The Border restaurant opened on Knox Street in Dallas, TX. Originally based on sizzling fajitas, frosty margaritas, happy hour and a booming patio, On The Border has evolved and expanded over time to include a variety of craveable dishes inspired by the cuisines of South Texas and Mexico. Today, with more than 150 restaurants throughout the United States and expansion internationally, On The Border is still passionate about sharing a love for Mexican food, spirits and fun. On The Border is offering franchises to experienced multi-unit restaurant owners/operators. Join us in our mission to bring Border-style food to as many neighborhoods as possible. Become a franchise owner.