Top Mexican Food Franchise Opportunities of 2022

The U.S. has a deep love of Mexican food, especially quick-service restaurants. A Mexican food franchise can offer an ideal business opportunity for potential franchisees. Here are our favorite Mexican food franchises:

Taco Bell

• Units: 7,565
• Startup costs: $1.2 million-$2.6 million

Pancheros Mexican Grill

• Units: 69
• Startup costs: $430,825-$986,000

Qdoba Mexican Eats

• Units: 500
• Startup costs: $454,000-$738,000

Moe’s Southwest Grill

• Units: 681
• Startup costs: $474,900-$1,109,840

Del Taco Fresh Mexican Grill

• Units: 596
• Startup costs: $862,700-$2,136,500

TacoTime

• Units: 226
• Startup costs: $331,150-$636,800

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

• Units: 150
• Startup costs: $360,500-$1,219,600 (depending on the type of unit opened)

Chronic Tacos Mexican Grill

• Units: 60+
• Startup costs: $294,000-$801,000

California Tortilla

• Units: 40+
• Startup costs: $402,000-$697,000

Taco John’s

• Units: 380+
• Startup costs: $1,060,000-$1,599,000