How much does a Barberitos franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $505,500–$720,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Barberitos franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Barberitos scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Barberitos franchise

Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) - Mexican/Healthy Bowls · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

Investment

$505,500–$720,000

Total fees

11% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 2 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Disclosed 2025 net sales data for 38 operating franchised outlets. No income/profit figures provided; sales-only disclosure.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 4 opened, 2 terminated, 1 non-renewed. Stable system, minimal closures.

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Barberitos franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Barberitos franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $505,500–$720,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Barberitos franchise owners make?: Disclosed 2025 net sales data for 38 operating franchised outlets. No income/profit figures provided; sales-only disclosure. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Barberitos franchise failure rate?: 2025: 4 opened, 2 terminated, 1 non-renewed. Stable system, minimal closures.
Is a Barberitos franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Barberitos scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35310-202601-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Barberitos or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.