Barberitos Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$506K - $720K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$35K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 3% ad

System size (Item 20)

43 +1

Agreement term

10 yrs

Training (Item 11)

95 days

Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (3%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

43

Total units open

1

Units opened last year

4

Units closed last year

-3

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Barberitos ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

68th pct · of 561 peers

Franchise fee

37th pct · of 561 peers

System size

56th pct · of 561 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$594K - $1.4M

Avg franchise fee

$44K

Avg system size

346

Franchises analyzed

561

How Barberitos stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Barberitos Disclosed $35K $506K - $720K 6% 43
ChatimeSimilar price None $55K $371K - $720K 5% 18
Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system Disclosed $15K $227K - $630K 8% 18,773
Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $3.5M - $6.4M 5.5% 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC franchise cost?

Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $505,500–$720,000, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% of Net Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 3% of Net Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC has 43 total locations, with 1 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC's most recent FDD documents approximately 95 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.

Does Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC grant exclusive territory?

No. Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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