Red Robin vs On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Red Robin and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina are full-service restaurants franchises. Red Robin requires an investment of $2.7M – $5.8M while On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina requires $2.9M – $5.1M. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina discloses average revenue of $2.5M; Red Robin does not report Item 19 data. Note: Reported for a subset of outlets rather than the whole system. FranchiseVerdict rates Red Robin A (Strongest tier) and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina B (Above average).
| Metric | Red Robin | On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | AStrongest tierStrongest tier | BAbove averageAbove average |
| Investment Range | $2.7M – $5.8M | $2.9M – $5.1M |
| Franchise Fee | $35K | $30K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $2.5MOutlet subset |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 498 | 134 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 1979 | 1996 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2024 |
Red Robin
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
BAbove averageAbove average
Investment Range
$2.7M – $5.8M
$2.9M – $5.1M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$30K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$2.5MOutlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
498
134
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1979
1996
FDD Year
2025
2024