Is Pitango Gelato or BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL cheaper to open?

Pitango Gelato costs $387,350–$755,800 and BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL costs $327,500–$812,500 to open (FDD Item 7). BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Pitango Gelato or BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL?

FranchiseVerdict grades Pitango Gelato B and BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Pitango Gelato vs BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Pitango Gelato and BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL are quick-service restaurants franchises. Pitango Gelato requires an investment of $387K – $756K while BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL requires $328K – $813K. Pitango Gelato discloses average revenue of $807K; no Item 19 revenue figure is on file for BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance. FranchiseVerdict rates Pitango Gelato B (Above average) and BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL B (Above average).

Metric	Pitango Gelato	BAQBA MEXICAN GRILL
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$387K – $756K	$328K – $813K
Franchise Fee	$35K	$40K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$807KCompany-owned only	N/ACompany-owned only · n=1
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	6	1
Unit Growth (YoY)	+1 units	+0 units
Year Began Franchising	2024	2025
FDD Year	2025	2025