Fratelli Ravioli vs East Side Mario's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fratelli Ravioli vs East Side Mario's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Fratelli Ravioli Franchise
East Side Mario's Franchise
Investment $217,000 - $364,500$1,300,000 - $1,600,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$60,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19781979
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Fratelli Ravioli Franchise
East Side Mario's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Fratelli Ravioli Franchise
East Side Mario's 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

 
Fratelli Ravioli Franchise
East Side Mario's Franchise
Training Available at franchisee's location-
Support Grand opening, Internet-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Fratelli Ravioli Franchise
East Side Mario's Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Fratelli Ravioli

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About East Side Mario's

East Side Mario's is Prime Restaurant's largest and most recognizable restaurant concept, offering quality food at affordable prices in a unique and fun atmosphere. East Side Mario's restaurants are positioned to appeal to adults wanting to enjoy good food in an exuberant atmosphere with their family or friends, and to be
the "affordable American Italian Eatery where eating and celebration meet."