Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill franchise specializes in made-to-order Mexican cuisine featuring fresh ingredients and customizable bowls, burritos, and tacos.
Headline figures
Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill franchise?
- The Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $371,400–$856,100 for total initial investment under first franchise agreement: $371,400 to $856,100 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16); $506,400–$856,100 for total initial investment before tenant improvement allowance: $506,400 to $856,100 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1.5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 48). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- Is Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $371,400 – $856,100 (Total Initial Investment under First Franchise Agreement: $371,400 to $856,100); $506,400 – $856,100 (Total Initial Investment before Tenant Improvement Allowance: $506,400 to $856,100); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 16 separate groups: other measures and revenue for 14 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 locations; revenue for 1 locations; revenue and other measures for 50 locations; other measures and revenue for 14 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 locations; revenue for 1 locations; revenue for 1 locations; revenue for 8 locations; revenue for 1 locations; revenue for 1 locations; revenue for 1 locations; other measures and revenue for 3 Company/affiliate locations; other measures and revenue for 2 Company/affiliate locations; other measures and revenue for 14 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 3 Company/affiliate locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Salsaritas Fresh Mexican Grill head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total Initial Investment under First Franchise Agreement: $371,400 to $856,100PDF p. 16$371,400 – $856,100
- Total Initial Investment before Tenant Improvement Allowance: $506,400 to $856,100PDF p. 15$506,400 – $856,100
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fee is 5% of Net Revenues. We have the right to increase the Royalty Fee to — 6%Main ongoing fee
26 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
16 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
14 locations
Revenue and other measures · 14 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised Top third
- Excluded
- 14 excluded: ten nontraditional and four not operating entire year.
- Method
- Franchisee gross-sales reports/affiliate POS; gross sales before discounts,returns,allowances,sales taxes; excludes all costs.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($371,400 – $856,100) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Top third · PDF p. 48
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate individual location A; paragraph2025/tablecolumn2024 source c… · PDF p. 48
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate individual location D; paragraph2025/tablecolumn2024 source c… · PDF p. 48
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional combined · PDF p. 48
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Bottom third · PDF p. 48
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate individual location B; paragraph2025/tablecolumn2024 source c… · PDF p. 48
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate individual location E; paragraph2025/tablecolumn2024 source c… · PDF p. 48
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate individual location H; paragraph2025/tablecolumn2024 source c… · PDF p. 48
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company and affiliated · PDF p. 48
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate individual location G; paragraph2025/tablecolumn2024 source c… · PDF p. 48
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate individual location C; paragraph2025/tablecolumn2024 source c… · PDF p. 48
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate individual location F; paragraph2025/tablecolumn2024 source c… · PDF p. 48
- [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate Top third · PDF p. 49
- [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate Middle third · PDF p. 49
- [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Middle third · PDF p. 48
- [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company/affiliate Bottom third · PDF p. 49
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
47 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | marketing income ytd february22,2026 | $157,859 |
| 2026 | marketing income ytd february22,2026 percent | $31 |
| 2026 | ending food inventory ytd february22,2026 percent | $0 |
| 2026 | cost of paper sales beginning paper inventory ytd february22,2026 | $0 |
| 2026 | inventory-paper | $0 |
| 2026 | total cogs cost of food sales beginning food inventory ytd february22,2026 | $0 |
| 2026 | accrued sales tax-nc | $0 |
| 2026 | total cost of paper sales ytd february22,2026 | $0 |
| 2026 | furniture & fixtures | $80,209 |
| 2026 | net cash flows fromMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $0 |
| 2026 | net income ytd february22,2026 percent | -$9 |
| 2026 | total members' equity | $4,839,202 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 21 · PDF p. 229 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Member ’ s equity — 2025
“Member ’ s equity 7260,144 7,413,511”
Note: PDF p. 229 text renders the 2025 member equity amount as “7260,144”; the text extraction does not resolve its intended numeric formatting.
Item 21 · PDF p. 229 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Current portion of operating lease liability — 2024
“Current portion of operating lease liability 58,077 76.660”
Note: PDF p. 229 text renders the 2024 amount as “76.660”; the text extraction does not resolve its intended numeric formatting.
Item 21 · PDF p. 229 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total liabilities and member ’ s equity — 2025
“Total liabilities and member ’ s equity $ 8,435.140 $ 8,533,368”
Note: PDF p. 229 text renders the 2025 total as “8,435.140”; the text extraction does not resolve its intended numeric formatting.
Item 21 · PDF p. 229 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Due to related party — 2024
“Due to related party 392,024 391.916”
Note: PDF p. 229 text renders the 2024 amount as “391.916”; the text extraction does not resolve its intended numeric formatting.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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