Honest vs Barrio Queen
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Honest and Barrio Queen are full-service restaurants franchises. Honest requires an investment of $1.9M – $2.7M while Barrio Queen requires $1.3M – $3.5M. Barrio Queen discloses average revenue of $4.8M; Honest does not report Item 19 data. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance. FranchiseVerdict rates Honest B (Above average) and Barrio Queen C (Average).
| Metric | Honest | Barrio Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove averageAbove average | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $1.9M – $2.7M | $1.3M – $3.5M |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $50K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $4.8MCompany-owned only |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 61 | 7 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2016 | 2023 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2023 |
Investment Range
$1.9M – $2.7M
$1.3M – $3.5M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$4.8MCompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
61
7
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2016
2023
FDD Year
2025
2023