Barrio Queen Restaurant
Barrio Queen franchises enable operators to run restaurants specializing in authentic Southern Mexican food and beverages prepared using proprietary recipes, offered on a take-out, delivery, or eat-in basis, including branded and licensed products. The business model involves franchising full-service casual dining establishments typically located in free-standing buildings or end caps in retail centers. It targets the general public of all ages seeking Mexican cuisine competitors include other Mexican restaurants and casual dining chains.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% ad fund + $300-$600/mo performance evaluations
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Barrio Queen Restaurant Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 95% of Fast Casual franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barrio Queen Restaurant Current | $1.3M – $3.5M | $50K | 5.0% | 0 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Barrio Queen Restaurant franchisees (2024 – 2025)
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.
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily franchisee claims of misrepresentation, fraud, violations of state franchise investment protection acts, breach of contract, and good faith; franchisor claims for unpaid fees, royalties, termination compliance, and post-termination obligations.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Barrio Queen Restaurant franchise ranges from $1,346,250 to $3,515,750. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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