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Barberitos Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Barberitos is a fast-casual restaurant franchise that offers made-to-order burritos, tacos, and bowls, featuring fresh and healthy ingredients, including vegetarian and vegan options, providing a customizable and flavorful dining experience.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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42
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0%
0%
Franchise fee

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$35,000
Investment

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$521,000 - $830,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$1,012,000

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20.3%
20.3%
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Barberitos shines in the fast-casual dining landscape, especially for its dedication to Southwestern-inspired cuisine. Founded by Downing Barber in February 2000, the franchise made its debut in Athens, Georgia, with a mission to introduce fresh, flavorful, and healthier food options to American consumers.

Downing Barber's experiences in the Southwest, particularly his love for mission-style burritos known for their freshness, nutritional benefits, and customizability, inspired the concept. This vision led to the opening of the first Barberitos restaurant, laying the foundation for the brand's future growth and expansion.

In 2002, Barberitos began offering franchising opportunities, following the successful establishment of its flagship restaurant.

Each Barberitos location is committed to maintaining the brand's dedication to freshness, demonstrated by the daily preparation of burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and salads, using ingredients like hand-smashed guacamole, freshly chopped vegetables, and house-made salsas and marinades.

Barberitos sets itself apart in the market by emphasizing health-conscious offerings, with meals that are low in calories and fat, as well as a range of gluten-free options.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Barberitos franchise is $521,000 - $830,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Architectural Plan Review $0 - $1,000
Architect Fees $13,500 - $15,500
Permits & License Fee $1,500 - $5,000
Leasehold Improvements $250,000 – $396,000
Equipment $100,000 - $160,000
Furniture $5,000 - $15,000
Millwork $20,000 - $45,000
Smallwares $20,000 - $25,000
Exterior Signage $7,000 - $14,000
Interior Signage and Graphics $3,000 – $8,300
Technology Systems $25,000 - $32,000
Grand Opening Marketing $15,000
Uniforms, Menu Materials, Office Supplies $2,000 - $5,560
Travel & Living Expenses While Training $0 - $7,500
Opening Inventory $7,500 - $12,000
Insurance $1,500 - $3,500
Additional Funds – 3 months $15,000 - $35,000
Total $521,000 - $830,360

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Architectural Plan Review $0 - $1,000
Architect Fees $13,500 - $15,500
Permits & License Fee $1,500 - $5,000
Leasehold Improvements $250,000 – $396,000
Equipment $100,000 - $160,000
Furniture $5,000 - $15,000
Millwork $20,000 - $45,000
Smallwares $20,000 - $25,000
Exterior Signage $7,000 - $14,000
Interior Signage and Graphics $3,000 – $8,300
Technology Systems $25,000 - $32,000
Grand Opening Marketing $15,000
Uniforms, Menu Materials, Office Supplies $2,000 - $5,560
Travel & Living Expenses While Training $0 - $7,500
Opening Inventory $7,500 - $12,000
Insurance $1,500 - $3,500
Additional Funds – 3 months $15,000 - $35,000
Total $521,000 - $830,360

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Barberitos's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Barberitos had 42 total units in 2025, of which 42 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Barberitos

key competitors in the

Mexican

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Royalty fee
Total investment
Revenue
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EBITDA
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42

New
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0%
0%

6.00%

$521,000

-

$830,000

$1,012,000

n.a.

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Training 

Barberitos offers a robust training program for franchisees and their management teams to ensure they are fully prepared to operate their franchise effectively.

Initial Training Program Before starting operations, Barberitos provides an initial training program for the franchisee and up to three management personnel at no additional cost, as long as they attend simultaneously.

This program covers essential areas such as financial controls, bookkeeping, food preparation, service techniques, marketing strategies, sanitation, and quality standards. It includes both classroom instruction and practical experience, featuring a two-day sanitation certification course. Franchisees are responsible for all related expenses, including transportation, lodging, meals, uniforms, and salaries during training.

Refresher Training Programs Barberitos periodically offers refresher training programs or seminars to update and reinforce the initial training. Franchisees and their management teams might be required to attend these sessions to stay current with operational changes and marketing strategies. These sessions are at the franchisee's expense, with a maximum of four programs per year, not exceeding eight business days in total.

Additional Training and Support If a franchisee or their management team does not satisfactorily complete the initial training, they may need to repeat the course or send a replacement to the next available session.

Territory Protection

Barberitos does not grant exclusive territories to franchisees. As a result, franchisees may encounter competition from other Barberitos franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels and competitive brands managed by Barberitos.

The scope and size of a franchisee's territory are determined solely by Barberitos, considering factors such as location, traffic patterns, parking availability, and area demographics. In some cases, the territory might be restricted to the specific restaurant location.

For restaurants in "captive locations" like shopping centers, amusement parks, sports stadiums, or airports, Barberitos retains the right to operate or license others to open additional restaurants within the franchisee's territory.

Competitors

Below are some of Barberitos's key competitors in the Mexican sector.

Taco Rico or Taco Works

Franchisees

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3
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0%
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Investment

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$155,000 - $341,000
Revenue

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Mike's Red Tacos

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$640,000 - $1,988,000
Revenue

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Mucho Burrito

Franchisees

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1
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$470,000 - $925,000
Revenue

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District Taco

Franchisees

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2
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$734,000 - $1,458,000
Revenue

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Chronic Tacos

Franchisees

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29
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-36%
-36%
Investment

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$284,000 - $884,000
Revenue

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Taco Cabana

Franchisees

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6
+
0%
0%
Investment

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$1,267,000 - $2,776,000
Revenue

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