A Fresh Fast Casual Franchise Done Right!
Fast casual restaurant concepts are where you want to be — and El Fresco Mexican Grill does it best! We’re a trailblazer for great tasting food done better in a thriving fast casual model! We understand how to craft a menu and build a business that will take you to the point of success. We stand out because our handcrafted food is prepared fresh, from scratch, every day. The veggies are hand-diced, the meats are hand-trimmed, and the quality is hand-delivered.
Go ahead and get control of your future, your schedule, and your finances with a business that is simple-to-operate and strategically built for profitability. Our laid back atmosphere, on-point leadership, and proven systems are just a few of the reasons why we are the business choice you’ve been waiting for. No guesswork. Less headaches. Everything at El Fresco Mexican Grill has been dialed in to perfection to make business ownership easier. What are you waiting for — learn more today!
How We Support Our Franchisees
Operational Support
We’ve got you covered in everything including unit operations and maintenance, product sourcing, suggested pricing guidelines, and administrative procedures.
Marketing Support
El Fresco means decades of brand power! Our franchisees gain effective networking techniques to form relationships to penetrate their market quickly. Consumer marketing plans and collateral designs are included.
Network Strength
Benefit from the El Fresco team spirit — stronger together, the network strength means better brand recognition, ongoing development, and franchisee camaraderie.
THE FRANCHISE PROCESS
The First Step to El Fresco Mexican Grill Ownership
Our team wants to hear from you! To get started, fill out the form and let us know your level of interest.
El Fresco Mexican Grill Team Meets You!
Our team wants to get to know you and wants you to get to know us. We will schedule a virtual or in-person meeting to go over additional questions and details.
Discover The Difference
El Fresco Mexican Grill invites you in for an up-close and personal look at our operation. Discovery Day is the time to ask questions and get a feel for how each El Fresco Mexican Grill is operated.
Let's Review
Next, our team will send you a copy of the El Fresco Mexican Grill Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review. You will have 14 days to review the document.
Apply For Financing
After the FDD review, this is the time to apply for financing if needed!
Your Ownership is Official!
Once we have all decided to move forward, you will review our Franchise Agreement (FA), sign the appropriate documents, and make your franchise ownership official. You are now an El Fresco Mexican Grill franchise partner!
In-Depth Training Starts Here
Our training program is simple and straightforward, packed full with everything you need to know to operate, launch, and sustain your El Fresco Mexican Grill franchise. Once you launch, our field support team is always here to help!
Franchise Facts
Initial Franchise Fee
The initial franchise fee is $30,000 and the minimum estimated cost is $353,758 including the franchise fee.
Our Support
From our proven processes to standout fresh menu— our crew keeps fresh support at your fingertips day in and day out! Your franchise includes comprehensive dual-phase training and ongoing support throughout the life of your franchise.
What We Look For In Our Franchisees
We are looking for driven, business-minded individuals with strong sales skills who also meet the financial requirements to become our franchise partner.
