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Barberitos
Barberitos franchises fast-casual restaurants featuring Southwestern cuisine, specializing in burritos, quesadillas, nachos, tacos, salads, cold beverages, and ancillary products for lunch, dinner, catering, and take-home. The business model grants single-unit franchises or multi-unit area development agreements to qualified operators who follow proprietary recipes, standards, and procedures. It targets customers seeking quick, customizable Mexican-inspired meals in a casual dining environment.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% brand development fund + $605-$1,800/mo technology bundle fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 38 franchised outlets open and operating during the entire 2025 fiscal year.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from the 'Average Net Sales' column: (9 units × $1,935,959 + 10 units × $1,178,216 + 10 units × $894,200 + 9 units × $580,515) / 38 total units = $1,141,379.63. Calculated weighted average median gross revenue from the 'Median Net Sales' column: (9 units × $1,810,514 + 10 units × $1,139,543 + 10 units × $897,068 + 9 units × $562,811) / 38 total units = $1,098,053.55.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,141,380
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Southwestern flavors are conquering fast-casual dining, and Barberitos has been dishing them out since 2002 from its St. Petersburg base. Item 19 earnings data offers a clear peek into unit performance, while a compact system size and SBA loan records suggest a story of steady, if deliberate, expansion. Can this under-the-radar brand deliver the returns to match its bold burritos?
Financials from the 2026 FDD paint a robust picture for qualified operators. Item 7 estimates initial investment at $505,500-$720,000, including a $35,000 franchise fee, with ongoing 6% royalties, 3% brand fund, and a $605-$1,800 monthly technology bundle. Item 19 shines brightly: average gross revenue hits $1,141,380 across units, median at $1,098,054—strong for a 43-unit chain in fast food. Six SBA loans average $299,333, indicating accessible financing without alarming default signals, though prospective investors should scrutinize lender metrics.
System health shows resilience amid modest growth: 42 locations in 2024 swelled to 43 in 2025 (+2%), with just 2 terminations and 1 non-renewal, signaling high retention. Projected 4 new units hints at cautious scaling via single-unit or area development deals. For fast-casual seekers, Barberitos' disclosed revenues and low churn make it a data-driven contender, but the tech fees and regional focus demand evaluating local market fit against national giants.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Barberitos Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barberitos Current | $506K – $720K | $35K | 6.0% | 43 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| LITTLE CAESARS | $377K – $1.8M | $20K | 6.0% | 3,788 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $1.2M – $4.2M | $45K | N/A | 3,404 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.5M – $2.5M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,120 |
Fast Food Average 132 franchises | $602K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 132 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Barberitos franchisees (2016 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
6 SBA loans on record
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48 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Barberitos franchise ranges from $505,500 to $720,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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