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WING ZONE vs El Fresco Mexican Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both WING ZONE and El Fresco Mexican Grill are full-service restaurants franchises. WING ZONE requires an investment of $142K – $821K while El Fresco Mexican Grill requires $354K – $606K. In terms of revenue, El Fresco Mexican Grill reports higher average unit revenue at $1.0M. WING ZONE has SBA lending data on file with a 45.8% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates WING ZONE D (Below Average) and El Fresco Mexican Grill A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$142K – $821K
$354K – $606K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$824K
$1.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
45.8% (75 loans)
N/A
Total Units
31
4
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1998
2021
FDD Year
2024
2026