Quick Verdict · who it fits
Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
43
Total units open
1
Units opened last year
4
Units closed last year
-3
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
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
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 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
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.
Yes. Barberitos Franchising Co., LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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