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Qdoba Mexican Eats vs THE HUMAN BEAN

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Qdoba Mexican Eats and THE HUMAN BEAN are quick-service restaurants franchises. Qdoba Mexican Eats requires an investment of $546K – $1.3M while THE HUMAN BEAN requires $572K – $1.3M. In terms of revenue, Qdoba Mexican Eats reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. THE HUMAN BEAN has SBA lending data on file with a 35.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Qdoba Mexican Eats A (Top Quintile) and THE HUMAN BEAN C (Average).

Investment Range
$546K – $1.3M
$572K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$35K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
None
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6M
$848K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
35.7% (51 loans)
Total Units
777
177
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1997
2002
FDD Year
2024
2025