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Mercato Cucina

Food & Beverage

E-2 VisaSBA ApprovedMulti-Unit

About Mercato Cucina

- Ground floor opportunity - Comprehensive Training for Success - Small Footprint, Big Impact

Discover the essence of Italian cuisine at Mercato Cucina, where we combine a cozy eatery with a vibrant marketplace, offering a unique dining experience with fresh, local ingredients. Explore our enticing franchising opportunity, providing direct access to founders, a proven business model, and robust marketing support for success in the billion-dollar market. Mercato Cucina invites you to not only savor authentic Italian flavors but also embark on a prosperous business journey with a well-established brand. Mercato Cucina offers a unique franchising opportunity. With access to lucrative markets, a proven business model, and comprehensive marketing support, we set you up for success. Proven Business Model – Offers a blueprint for success, minimizing risk by showcasing a sustainable approach to revenue generation and providing insights into industry dynamics. Access to a billion-dollar market – Signifies significant growth potential, emphasizing the importance of a well-defined strategy to capture a share of the expansive customer base.

Ideal Candidate

Willing to learnOptimisticExperience in hospitality

Key Facts

Founded
2023
Franchising Since
2023

Territory Overview

Available: South Carolina, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Investment Snapshot

Total Investment$199K - $346K
Franchise Fee$40K
Liquid Cash$200K
Net Worth$500K
Royalty Fee5.5%

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