Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants vs On The Border Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants vs On The Border including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
On The Border Franchise
Investment $189,000 - $325,000$112,600 - $243,200
Franchise Fee $15,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%5% -4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791994
Year Franchised 19801994
Term Of Agreement 10 years+-
Term Of Agreement 10 years+-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
On The Border Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
    On The Border Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables Yes/Yes-/-
    Payroll Yes/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
    On The Border Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
    On The Border Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants

    Native Texan Warren David Cohen founded Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants in 1979. Wanting to share the Tex-Mex cuisine of his childhood with families in the Midwest, Cohen created the restaurant chain that by 2000 had more than 30 locations.

    Diamond Dave's restaurants serve Mexican favorites like quesadillas, tacos and chimichangas as well as salads, hamburgers and sirloin steak.

    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.