Sandella's vs Mr. Empanada Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sandella's vs Mr. Empanada including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sandella's Franchise
Mr. Empanada Franchise
Investment $147,400 - $225,250$190,500 - $293,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -3% or $500
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19942003
Year Franchised 20072003
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Company Overviews

About Sandella's

* Our Basics: Low Cost of Entry, Great Products, Great Looking Stores and Simple Systems * Proven concept in 125+ locations! * No grills, fryers, hoods or venting - overall ease of operations! * Easy food prep - no cooking from scratch * All items prepared in 4 steps or less: Bread - sauce - protein - toppings * Healthy menu items - today's consumers seek healthy options! * Efficient purchasing and labor systems * Proprietary, quality product and flatbread * Simple Construction / Build Out

Sandella's Flatbread Cafe is expanding quickly across the United States, operating over 125 Sandella's Flatbread units across the country. We are experiencing rapid growth via multi-unit franchising and area development, with over 350 new units in development across the United States and in the United Arab Emirates. As we enjoy our growth, we are seeking additional development agents and multi-unit franchisees with a passion for success to join our team.

About Mr. Empanada

Mr. Empanada Inc. is a family owned, rapidly growing, small business.
Their company owned manufacturing facility produces all the empanadas and other pre-prepared food items to be sold to the franchisees, thus assuring quality and consistency throughout the system. Additionally, they own Mr. Empanada Franchise Corp., which is responsible for selling, training and coordinating new and potential franchise locations.
Mr. Empanada Inc. takes pride in their restaurants and extreme care in the manufacture and preparation of their food items, demonstrating their total commitment to the brand and reputation. As a result Mr. Empanada has enjoyed excellent reviews in Tampa’s premier publications such as The Tampa Tribune and Weekly Planet.
From a historical perspective of Mr. Empanada Fast food with a Latin flair, our convenient-to-eat, high quality empanadas, cuban sandwiches and salads, make for a simple operation which food customers love...especially children.