Is Go Go Curry or El Fresco Mexican Grill cheaper to open?

Go Go Curry costs $284,514–$675,726 and El Fresco Mexican Grill costs $353,758–$605,833 to open (FDD Item 7). Go Go Curry has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Go Go Curry or El Fresco Mexican Grill?

FranchiseVerdict grades Go Go Curry D and El Fresco Mexican Grill B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Go Go Curry vs El Fresco Mexican Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Go Go Curry and El Fresco Mexican Grill are quick-service restaurants franchises. Go Go Curry requires an investment of $285K – $676K while El Fresco Mexican Grill requires $354K – $606K. FranchiseVerdict rates Go Go Curry D (Below average) and El Fresco Mexican Grill B (Above average).

Metric	Go Go Curry	El Fresco Mexican Grill
Verdict Grade	DBelow averageBelow average	BAbove averageAbove average
Investment Range	$285K – $676K	$354K – $606K
Franchise Fee	$49K	$30K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ACompany-owned only	N/AIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	9	4
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2017	2021
FDD Year	2023	2026