Gringo’s Nacho Factory

About Gringo’s Nacho Factory

Gringo’s Nacho Factory was founded in Norwich in May 2017 by Andrew and Ellie Skalli. Both founders have hospitality management backgrounds, having previously worked in hotels, restaurants and bars. After operating a Mexican-themed tequila bar in Norwich, they developed a mobile catering concept specialising in freshly prepared Tex-Mex street food.

The business serves loaded nachos, burritos and tacos through mobile catering units, pop-ups, private events and takeaway services. Its emphasis is on customisable food, fresh ingredients and personal customer service. In 2024, the company was reported to have opened its first permanent kitchen at Castle Social in Norwich. Gringo’s has also promoted a low-cost franchise opportunity aimed at operators seeking to establish a local catering business. Franchise support includes food preparation training, supplier guidance, operating procedures, customer service advice and regular communication with the franchisor.

Why franchise with Gringo’s Nacho Factory

• ✓Join a Norwich-founded Tex-Mex catering brand with experience serving events and takeaway customers.
• ✓Offer a focused menu of loaded nachos, burritos and tacos with customisable toppings and fillings.
• ✓Enter the street food sector through a mobile catering model with a £9,999 advertised minimum investment.
• ✓Receive food preparation training, supplier information and guidance on maintaining menu standards.
• ✓Access operational advice covering food hygiene, customer service and everyday business management.
• ✓Benefit from ongoing conference calls, marketing assistance and support from the franchise team.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£9,999
Management service fee	On request
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Gringo’s Nacho Factory operates primarily through mobile catering, pop-up and event-based foodservice rather than conventional high-street restaurants. Franchisees require suitable food preparation, cooking, refrigeration, storage and serving facilities for their chosen operation. Mobile units must meet relevant food hygiene and safety requirements, while event operators need appropriate transport and permissions. 

Training and support

Gringo’s provides a company induction covering its values, development plans, supplier lists and customer service standards. Franchisees receive food preparation training, equipment guidance and instruction on following the approved menu. Additional support covers environmental health requirements, workplace safety, employment responsibilities and handling customer feedback. The franchise package also advertises regular conference calls, marketing assistance and ongoing advice from its operational support team.

Operational requirements

Franchisees are responsible for preparing and serving Tex-Mex food, sourcing approved ingredients, maintaining hygiene standards and managing daily finances. Activities may include event catering, takeaway orders, private functions and mobile street food trading. Operators must organise equipment, transport, stock, staffing and customer bookings while following the brand’s recipes and service standards. Compliance with food safety, allergen information, local trading permissions and employment requirements is essential.

Experience required

Gringo’s seeks hands-on operators with enthusiasm for hospitality, customer service and running a food business. Its franchise information specifies relevant food and beverage experience, food hygiene qualifications and an understanding of sales, costs and profitability. Applicants should be prepared for substantial food preparation and event work. The business recommends at least two committed people, or an owner supported by a full-time chef, because the workload may be difficult for one person to manage alone.