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FIVE GUYS® vs Pancheros Mexican Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both FIVE GUYS® and Pancheros Mexican Grill are quick-service restaurants franchises. FIVE GUYS® requires an investment of $928K – $1.4M while Pancheros Mexican Grill requires $753K – $1.5M. Pancheros Mexican Grill discloses average revenue of $1.6M; FIVE GUYS® does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, FIVE GUYS® has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Pancheros Mexican Grill (16.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates FIVE GUYS® A (Top Quintile) and Pancheros Mexican Grill B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$928K – $1.4M
$753K – $1.5M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (35 loans)
16.7% (36 loans)
Total Units
1,558
76
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
1995
FDD Year
2025
2025