East Side Mario's vs Romano's Macaroni Grill Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Romano's Macaroni Grill Franchise
Investment $1,300,000 - $1,600,000N/A
Franchise Fee $60,000N/A
Royalty Fee --
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791989
Year Franchised -2002
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Romano's Macaroni Grill Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Romano's Macaroni Grill Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Romano's Macaroni Grill Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
East Side Mario's Franchise
Romano's Macaroni Grill Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

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."

About Romano's Macaroni Grill

All the Italian You Need to Know. Italian food served in a setting reminding us that the kitchen is the heart of the home. A full service bar features house wine served on the honor-system.