Is Bonchon or Pancheros Mexican Grill cheaper to open?

Bonchon costs $1,000,886–$1,306,126 and Pancheros Mexican Grill costs $752,500–$1,537,500 to open (FDD Item 7). Pancheros Mexican Grill has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Bonchon or Pancheros Mexican Grill?

Bonchon reports $1,595,312 average annual unit revenue vs $1,583,064 for Pancheros Mexican Grill (FDD Item 19). Bonchon is higher.

Which is the better franchise, Bonchon or Pancheros Mexican Grill?

FranchiseVerdict grades Bonchon A and Pancheros Mexican Grill A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Bonchon vs Pancheros Mexican Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bonchon and Pancheros Mexican Grill are quick-service restaurants franchises. Bonchon requires an investment of $1.0M – $1.3M while Pancheros Mexican Grill requires $753K – $1.5M. In terms of revenue, Bonchon reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. FranchiseVerdict rates Bonchon A (Strongest tier) and Pancheros Mexican Grill A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Bonchon	Pancheros Mexican Grill
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tier	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$1.0M – $1.3M	$753K – $1.5M
Franchise Fee	$35K	$30K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.6M	$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	151	76
Unit Growth (YoY)	+5 units	+2 units
Year Began Franchising	2011	1995
FDD Year	2026	2025