UG vs El Fresco Mexican Grill
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both UG and El Fresco Mexican Grill are full-service restaurants franchises. UG requires an investment of $284K – $679K while El Fresco Mexican Grill requires $354K – $606K. El Fresco Mexican Grill discloses average revenue of $1.0M; UG does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates UG D (Below Average) and El Fresco Mexican Grill A (Top Quintile).
| Metric | UG | El Fresco Mexican Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | DBelow AverageBelow Average | ATop QuintileTop Quintile |
| Investment Range | $284K – $679K | $354K – $606K |
| Franchise Fee | $15K | $30K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $1.0M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 0 | 4 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2025 | 2021 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$284K – $679K
$354K – $606K
Franchise Fee
$15K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
0
4
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2025
2021
FDD Year
2025
2026