Bubbakoo's Burritos, established by Paul Altero and Bill Hart in 2008, blends Mexican and American flavors, delivering a distinctive menu in the burrito segment.
Their inaugural restaurant in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, introduced a fresh dining concept centered around exceptional service and a motivating ambiance. The franchise embarked on its expansion journey in 2015, seeking to bring its unique take on burritos and Mexican cuisine to a wider market.
What sets Bubbakoo's Burritos apart is its menu that goes beyond typical Mexican offerings, integrating American flavors to craft creative dishes.
This culinary fusion, paired with a skater-surf-themed atmosphere, offers a unique dining experience, distinguishing Bubbakoo's from traditional Mexican eateries and other fast-casual burrito brands.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Here’s a detailed look at the training offered by Bubbakoo's Burritos:
Training Program: Bubbakoo’s Burritos offers an extensive training program to ensure franchisees are thoroughly prepared to manage their restaurant successfully.
Mandatory Attendance: The franchisee, along with at least one member of their management team and any additional designated management personnel, must participate in the Initial Training Program.
Training Content: The curriculum includes critical aspects of running the business, such as sales strategies, product knowledge, accounting practices, food preparation, and operations management.
Location and Duration: Training takes place at Bubbakoo’s Burritos' training facility in New Jersey or another specified location and typically spans about five (5) weeks.
Ongoing Training: Bubbakoo’s Burritos may organize annual conferences to address ongoing industry developments. Franchisees are required to attend these events.
Franchisees are not granted an exclusive territory and may encounter competition from multiple sources, including other franchisees, franchisor-owned outlets, and different distribution channels or competitive brands managed by the franchisor.
Franchisees must operate their business solely from the approved location. The Designated Territory's boundaries can be defined by zip codes, streets, landmarks, or county lines.
Relocating the business requires written consent from the franchisor. However, the franchisor will not unreasonably withhold this consent as long as the new location is within the Designated Territory and complies with the franchisor's standards.
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