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El Fresco Mexican Grill vs WING ZONE

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both El Fresco Mexican Grill and WING ZONE are full-service restaurants franchises. El Fresco Mexican Grill requires an investment of $354K – $606K while WING ZONE requires $142K – $821K. In terms of revenue, El Fresco Mexican Grill reports higher average unit revenue at $1.0M. WING ZONE has SBA lending data on file with a 45.8% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates El Fresco Mexican Grill A (Top Quintile) and WING ZONE D (Below Average).

Investment Range
$354K – $606K
$142K – $821K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.0M
$824K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
45.8% (75 loans)
Total Units
4
31
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
1998
FDD Year
2026
2024