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![]() | La Salsa Fresh Mexican GrillKeep Life Fresh. Keep it Exciting. |

Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$200,000Required Net Worth
$1,000,000Number of Units
102In Business Since
1979* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview
Time To Spice Up Your Portfolio
La Salsa Franchise Opportunities are now available for Development Franchisees who make a commitment to build a minimum of 3-5 units in a specific territory. This commitment requires a Development Fee to be paid up front for each restaurant to be developed.
La Salsa Franchise Opportunities are now available for Development Franchisees who make a commitment to build a minimum of 3-5 units in a specific territory. This commitment requires a Development Fee to be paid up front for each restaurant to be developed.
Products & Services

The La Salsa restaurants offer personalized service and feature freshly prepared menu items made without lard, preservatives, or artificial additives.
In 1979 La Salsa first opened as a chain of Mexican “taquerias”. These are neighborhood restaurants where locals and gourmets alike, gather to eat the “specialty of the house” - the soft tacos, which are so much a part of the Mexican culture.
Today, La Salsa owns and operates an expanding chain of quick, casual restaurants specializing in tacos, burritos and other items served in the style of Mexico.
The hallmark of the La Salsa restaurants is the display kitchen and a fresh salsa bar, which allows customers to garnish their food with a wide variety of La Salsa’s “signature” salsas and trimmings.
La Salsa’s personalized approach combined with the Company’s reputation for serving fresh, healthy food, provides a unique and consistent experience to a broad range of customers in the community. This approach results in significant positive word-of-mouth and repeat business.
In 1979 La Salsa first opened as a chain of Mexican “taquerias”. These are neighborhood restaurants where locals and gourmets alike, gather to eat the “specialty of the house” - the soft tacos, which are so much a part of the Mexican culture.
Today, La Salsa owns and operates an expanding chain of quick, casual restaurants specializing in tacos, burritos and other items served in the style of Mexico.
The hallmark of the La Salsa restaurants is the display kitchen and a fresh salsa bar, which allows customers to garnish their food with a wide variety of La Salsa’s “signature” salsas and trimmings.
La Salsa’s personalized approach combined with the Company’s reputation for serving fresh, healthy food, provides a unique and consistent experience to a broad range of customers in the community. This approach results in significant positive word-of-mouth and repeat business.
Training & Support

- Marketing Support
- Real Estate & Construction
- Management Training
- Restaurant "Opening Team" Support
- On- going Operational Support
Why La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill?
If you've eaten at La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill, you know what sets us apart from the competition: bold, contemporary Mexican flavors and a signature salsa bar with seven varieties. In fact, our most loyal franchise owners were once our best customers!
La Salsa pioneered the quick casual Mexican segment with the introduction of fresh, quality ingredients used in classic Mexican recipes. The food was all prepared fresh in an exhibition style kitchen for guests to view. Today, La Salsa knows that fresh is simply the given. We focus on bringing the best ingredients to create FLAVORS and RECIPES you will only find at La Salsa. Our superior taste is built using charbroiled cooking with tender sirloin steak, marinated chicken breast, fresh produce and signature salsas and sauces for unique tastes. It's this high quality menu and fresh attitude that's made La Salsa restaurants a favorite since 1979.
Entrepreneurs are often attracted to La Salsa by our superior signature tastes. The wide array of services and support they receive after becoming franchisees contributes equally to their success. Read on to learn more about our franchise program and the accomplishments of some of our franchisees.
La Salsa pioneered the quick casual Mexican segment with the introduction of fresh, quality ingredients used in classic Mexican recipes. The food was all prepared fresh in an exhibition style kitchen for guests to view. Today, La Salsa knows that fresh is simply the given. We focus on bringing the best ingredients to create FLAVORS and RECIPES you will only find at La Salsa. Our superior taste is built using charbroiled cooking with tender sirloin steak, marinated chicken breast, fresh produce and signature salsas and sauces for unique tastes. It's this high quality menu and fresh attitude that's made La Salsa restaurants a favorite since 1979.
Entrepreneurs are often attracted to La Salsa by our superior signature tastes. The wide array of services and support they receive after becoming franchisees contributes equally to their success. Read on to learn more about our franchise program and the accomplishments of some of our franchisees.
Are You a Good Fit for La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill?

La Salsa restaurants work well in an array of locations, from in-line strip centers, to small free-standing villages, to downtown business districts. A typical La Salsa restaurant might be located in high-visibility and high-traffic retail center, preferably on the end cap. Our stores are designed with a contemporary, inviting atmosphere and stylish, colorful decor that appeals to both lunch and dinner patrons. Popular lifestyle attractions like movie theatres and grocery stores make great co-tenants.
Other requirements for successful location placement include a population density of at least 10,000 customers in a one-mile radius, a minimum of 20,000 cars traveling adjacent to the restaurant daily and the ability to incorporate patios, awnings and umbrellas adjacent to the unit.
As needed, we will also consider non-traditional locations that can provide adequate traffic flow such as upscale retail centers, universities, airports and military facilities.
Development Fee:
Development Fee of $10,000 for each Franchised Restaurant to be developed.
Franchise Fee:
1st through 3rd Location - $20,000 per location
4th Location - $15,000
5th or more location - $10,000 per location.
Total Investment:
The total estimated initial investment (does not include real estate) is approx. $431,000 to $612,000 (per unit).
Other requirements for successful location placement include a population density of at least 10,000 customers in a one-mile radius, a minimum of 20,000 cars traveling adjacent to the restaurant daily and the ability to incorporate patios, awnings and umbrellas adjacent to the unit.
As needed, we will also consider non-traditional locations that can provide adequate traffic flow such as upscale retail centers, universities, airports and military facilities.
Development Fee:
Development Fee of $10,000 for each Franchised Restaurant to be developed.
Franchise Fee:
1st through 3rd Location - $20,000 per location
4th Location - $15,000
5th or more location - $10,000 per location.
Total Investment:
The total estimated initial investment (does not include real estate) is approx. $431,000 to $612,000 (per unit).