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Mexican & Latin · 36 Brands
Mexican & Latin franchises typically require $365K–$846K to open (median $646K), charge a median 5% royalty, and we track 36 brands with FDD data; 21 of them disclose Item 19 earnings. Every figure comes from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document: Item 7 for the investment range, Item 6 for royalties, and Item 19 for earnings. Compare the leading brands side by side in the table below before you shortlist.
Mexican and Latin franchise costs typically range from about $250,000 for quick-service taco and burrito concepts to over $1.5 million for full-service, dine-in restaurants. Taco, burrito, Tex-Mex, and Latin fast-casual concepts are compared together here, and every brand's investment, fees, royalty rate, and Item 19 figures come straight from the filed FDD. Filter by unit count to separate proven multi-unit systems from newer fast-casual entrants.
Franchises
36
Avg Investment
$470K–$1152K
Avg Royalty
5%
Item 19
69%
12 mexican & latin brands ranked by total units in their latest FDD (Item 20). Investment is the Item 7 range; fee and royalty come from Items 5 and 6.
| Brand | Investment | Franchise fee | Royalty | Units | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qdoba | $235K–$1.3M | $40K | 5.0% to 6.0% | 652 | Yes |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | $644K–$2M | $36K | 5% | 563 | Yes |
| Del Taco | $1.5M–$3.3M | $35K | 5% | 461 | Yes |
| El Pollo Loco | $794K–$2.7M | $40K | 5% | 328 | Yes |
| Taco John's | $802K–$2M | $40K | 5% | 316 | Yes |
| Frios | $77K–$110K | $38K | $541.67–$708.33/month by… | 113 | Yes |
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop | $1M–$3M | $40K | 5% | 105 | Yes |
| Taco Time | $156K–$824K | N/A | 6% or $400/week minimum | 97 | Yes |
| Hot Head Burritos | $215K–$705K | N/A | 6% of total Net Sales | 70 | No |
| Baja Fresh | $429K–$1M | $20K | 5% of total weekly Gross… | 67 | Yes |
| Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill | $371K–$856K | $30K | 5%-6% | 52 | No |
| Panchero's | $755K–$1.6M | $30K | 5% | 48 | Yes |
Editor's shortlist. The table ranks by the numbers alone. For our editors' picks, with the trade-offs and FDD footnotes behind each one, read Best Mexican Food Franchises in 2026: Moe's, Qdoba, Del Taco, Taco Bell, and More.
Search, filter, and compare every mexican & latin franchise we've analyzed. Select up to four to compare side by side.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja FreshFood & Beverage· Est. 1979 | Disclosed | $20K | $429K - $1.0M | 5% | 67 | |
| BarberitosFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $35K | $506K - $720K | 6% | 43 | |
| Barrio Burrito BarFood & Beverage· Est. 2017 | None | — | $129K - $1.1M | 50–75% | 12 | |
| BBQ + Rice Korean Rice BowlFood & Beverage· Est. 2023 | None | $30K | $280K - $550K | 3–4% | 3 | |
| California TortillaFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $40K | $444K - $837K | — | 19 | |
| Chicha San ChenFood & Beverage· Est. 2020 | None | $30K | $156K - $249K | 6% | 6 | |
| CurritoFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $35K | $344K - $959K | 6% | 14 | |
| Del TacoFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $35K | $1.5M - $3.3M | 5% | 461 | |
| Dos CoyotesFood & Beverage· Est. 2012 | Disclosed | $40K | $1.5M - $1.8M | 2–5% | 2 | |
| El Pollo LocoFood & Beverage· Est. 1989 | Disclosed | $40K | $794K - $2.7M | 5% | 328 | |
| Fatima's GrillFood & Beverage· Est. 2019 | None | $25K | $141K - $420K | 1% | 6 | |
| FriosFood & Beverage· Est. 2018 | Disclosed | $38K | $77K - $110K | — | 113 | |
| Fuego CravingsFood & Beverage· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | $35K | $145K - $324K | 5% | 4 | |
| Fuzzy's Taco ShopFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $40K | $1.0M - $3.0M | 5% | 105 | |
| GANSO ABURADOFood & Beverage· Est. 2016 | None | $30K | $471K - $1.0M | 4% | 0 | |
| Hot Head BurritosFood & Beverage | Disclosed | — | $215K - $705K | 6% | 70 | |
| Jerk KingFood & Beverage· Est. 2009 | Disclosed | $30K | $248K - $471K | 5% | 1 | |
| Juan PolloFood & Beverage· Est. 2000 | None | $40K | $359K - $775K | 6% | 23 | |
| Mike's Red TacosFood & Beverage· Est. 2024 | Disclosed | $40K | $640K - $2.0M | 5% | 0 | |
| Moe's Southwest GrillFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $36K | $644K - $2.0M | 5% | 563 | |
| Mucho BurritoFood & Beverage | None | — | $470K - $925K | 6% | 1 |
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Mexican and Latin franchise costs range from around $250,000 for quick-service taco and burrito shops to more than $1.5 million for full-service restaurants. Real estate and buildout drive most of the difference. Item 7 of each FDD lists the exact initial investment.
The lowest-capital Mexican and Latin franchise opportunities are usually compact quick-service or fast-casual formats without a large dining room, and some start near $250,000. Sort the table above by lowest investment to compare.
Mexican and Latin concepts remain a fast-growing segment of fast-casual dining, and brands that disclose Item 19 let you review actual average unit sales before investing. Margins depend on location, labor, and food costs. Use the Item 19 filter to find brands that publish revenue.
Mexican and Latin franchise royalties generally run 4% to 6% of gross sales, plus an advertising-fund contribution in most systems. All ongoing fees are detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. Compare royalty and ad-fund rates across brands above.
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