Salsarita's Fresh Cantina

Fresh-Mex-style cantina

Putting our experience to work for you. Salsarita's Fresh Cantina offers healthy, Fresh-Mex food fast, where customers can watch a delicious made-to-order meal prepared right in front of their eyes and dine in a fun, casual atmosphere.

The Salsarita's frachise is owned and operated by BRV, Inc., a Charlotte, NC-based company with a history of success in the franchising business, created Salsarita's Fresh Cantina in 2000. After the premier store's early success, Bruce Willette and Director of Operations Thang Nguyen founded Salsarita's, Inc. to offer an outstanding franchise opportunity.

Please Note: The operators of Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Salsarita's Fresh Cantina website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Franchises?

Total Investment: $217,900-$360,700
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Royalty Fee: 5-6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 15% of then-current fee

How to contact Salsarita's Fresh Cantina

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina
7301 Carmel Executive Park Dr., #101-A
Charlotte, NC
28226

Phone: (704)540-9447
Fax: (704)540-9448

Website: Visit Website

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina News

Salsarita's Launches Back-to-school Scratch & Win Promotion
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, one of the nation's fastest growing, fast-casual Mexican restaurant chains, has launched a Back-to-School Scratch & Win promotion in which every guest is an instant winner. During August and September, Salsarita's will distribute 300,000 complimentary Scratch &... more

Salsarita's Announces New Store Openings
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has announced it has opened in 2009 four new restaurants and signed agreements for 28 more locations in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company is currently closing in on its first hundred restaurants with the goal of opening 200 by 2012. Salsarita's also... more

Salsarita's Names Svp Of Marketing And Operations
Salsarita's Inc. has named Charles Bruce as its new senior vice president of marketing and operations, effective immediately. Bruce has held senior management positions with brands including Pizza Hut, Wendy's and Captain D's Seafood Restaurants. ... more

Fast-casual Burrito Rivals Heat Up Southeastern Markets
Southeastern-based burrito chain operators, citing explosive growth across their home region and the penetration of outside megabrands into Atlanta, Orlando, Fla., and other markets, say the fast-casual Mexican segment is primed for virtually limitless expansion within and beyond the Sunbelt. Key ... more

A Simple Operating System—and Margaritas
Charlotte-based Salsarita's hopes to make its mark in the $850 million Fresh-Mex fast-casual segment by offering a simple operating system—and margaritas. The uncomplicated business approach is meant to draw would-be franchisees. The dozen or so Bacardi-blend margaritas on the menu are for eve... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Salsarita's Fresh Cantina open? 1999
When did Salsarita's Fresh Cantina start Franchising? 2000

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 20 0 0 0

2004 10 0 0 0

2003 5 0 0 0

2002 4 0 0 0

2001 2 0 0 0

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming,

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No Yes

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No Yes

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience
Marketing skills
Restaurant experience helpful

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