Sarita's Grill and Cantina

Your Passion for Great Food is Profitable

For the First Time in History — Restaurant Sales are Projected to Top $1.1 Trillion

And that’s not all. The nation specifically loves Mexican dining — $89.8 billion worth of love! Sarita’s Grill & Cantina, a unique concept that combines traditional Mexican dishes with authentic Salvadorian flavors, is nestled firmly within this steadfast segment in the restaurant industry. We have packed our model full of success secrets all designed for our franchisees to experience a rewarding business!

• Strong Margin Model: Cross-ingredient utilization, locally selected produce, low overhead — our team has intentionally designed our model with high profit margins, robust ROI potential, and consistent revenue.
• Scratch Kitchen Techniques: Gain premium proprietary recipes all made from scratch with a Salvadorian flair! Utilize local ingredients and learn how we create salsa and margaritas that are in a class all their own.
• More than Just Great Food: Beat the competition with more than just delicious food — our specialty margaritas and cocktails, live music, and weeknight promotions produce consistent traffic.
• Turnkey Model: Fulfill your dream of restaurant ownership with our proven turnkey model. From the day-to-day processes that keep business smooth down to the finest detail, everything is ready for your entrepreneurial touch.
• A Name People Recognize: Sarita’s has quickly created an incredible following, giving you a well-established brand, a foundation of great reviews, and strong web presence.

The Story Behind Our Success

The Sarita's Grill & Cantina story begins in 2007 when Ruderis Gomez founded our very first location as a small buffet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Today, our renowned Latin cuisine has taken Mexican food to the next level by adding Salvadorian flavors for the ultimate taste experience — driving the need for three additional locations of this first concept.

Rewind back to age 17 when Ruderis first traveled to the United States from El Salvador. Kicking off his restaurant career washing dishes, he quickly worked his way up through a variety of restaurants and positions, eventually opening his first restaurant in 2004, El Magey, with his brother Alex. From these humble beginnings to a rewarding booming restaurant business, Sarita’s Grill & Cantina has proven to drive traffic, bring smiles, and serve as a hub for the community to relax, unwind, and have a margarita!

As a franchise partner, you benefit from our firm roots, gaining our team’s leadership and wisdom for your location’s growth. Join us as we grow — become a Sarita’s Grill & Cantina franchise owner!

Your New Business Awaits

We are seeking like-minded entrepreneurs to walk alongside our brand as we kick off our ground floor expansion! Sarita's operates with rigorous attention to culinary detail, above-and-beyond professionalism, and a keen sense of our customers’ needs. We are seeking franchise partners who will meet our expectations, bringing Sarita’s to new locations across the States.

A variety of potential owners can fit well into the Sarita’s family with the following criteria being ideal:

• Focus on providing strong customer service
• Strong character and integrity
• Good with timing and schedule management
• Ability to uphold our company culture
• Keen understanding of cost management

Training and Support to Get You Where You Want to Go

A successful business starts with a strong foundation of training and support! Our team is here for you from the very start, ensuring you are feeling confident and are seeing growth in your location. Here’s how…

• Initial and Ongoing Training: Our franchisees enjoy a complete training program to ensure business is kicked off right! Our training curriculum includes multiple phases, taking you through hands-on learning at our location and in-person guidance within your territory once operations commence.
• Support for Daily Operations: We are focused on quality ongoing support for your daily operations, including unit operations and maintenance, quality control, customer-service techniques, product ordering, suggested pricing guidelines, and administrative procedures.
• Great Marketing Means Better Profitability: Sarita's Grill & Cantina gives you a brand that has been established since 2007. From marketing plans for the local and regional area to network-wide advertising, our team gives you everything you need.
• Continued Research and Development: Our team has worked hard to develop Sarita's Grill & Cantina into the restaurant it is today. As such, we will continue to research new ways to grow profitability on the unit-level and new paths to improved operations.

Investment Snapshot

Investment Range: $389,000 to $1,340,500 (includes franchise fee)

Franchise Fee: $50,000

Royalty Fee: 5% of gross sales

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