Plan Burrito

About Plan Burrito

Plan Burrito - The UK’s Award-Winning Mexican Street Food Franchise

Established in 2015, Plan Burrito is one of the UK’s growing Mexican street food franchise brands, bringing fresh, flavour-packed Tex-Mex cuisine to customers across the country. With over 15 locations and multiple industry awards, the brand has developed a proven franchise model designed for ambitious entrepreneurs and multi-unit investors.

Combining authentic Mexican-inspired flavours, fresh ingredients and vibrant restaurant environments, Plan Burrito offers a menu that appeals to a broad customer base, including Halal, vegan and vegetarian options. Its flexible offering caters to lunchtime customers, families, evening diners and the growing takeaway and delivery market.

Why franchise with Plan Burrito

• ✓Award-Winning Brand: Recognised with multiple industry awards, including Best Mexican Franchise UK and Best Street Food in England in 2025.
• ✓Proven Business Model: An established franchise network with over 15 locations and a scalable operating structure.
• ✓Simplified Operations: A ‘No Chef Required’ model with streamlined food preparation processes, helping reduce staffing requirements and operational complexity.
• ✓Flexible Investment Options: Choose between a traditional dine-in restaurant or a compact Grab & Go format, depending on your investment strategy and location.
• ✓Multi-Unit Growth Potential: Opportunities for ambitious investors looking to develop regional portfolios of multiple restaurants.
• ✓Comprehensive Franchise Support: Assistance with site selection, restaurant fit-out, training, marketing and ongoing business development.

Investment breakdown

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Plan Burrito offers flexible property requirements to accommodate its two franchise formats: the traditional Restaurant and the compact Grab & Go concept.

Property Size: Approximately 300-1,000 sq. ft., depending on the chosen franchise model and location.

Preferred Locations:

Busy high streets and town centres.
Shopping centres and retail destinations.
High-footfall commercial areas.
Locations with strong takeaway and delivery demand.
Suitable smaller retail units for the Grab & Go concept.

Footfall Requirements: Properties should ideally be situated in areas with good pedestrian footfall, strong visibility and an established customer base.

Parking and Accessibility: Dedicated parking is not essential but is desirable. Convenient customer access and accessibility for delivery drivers are beneficial.

Additional Considerations: Premises must be suitable for quick-service restaurant operations, with the necessary planning permissions and facilities to accommodate food preparation, cooking and customer service.

Plan Burrito provides support with property selection and site assessment to help franchisees identify suitable locations aligned with the brand’s operational requirements.

Training and support

Plan Burrito provides a comprehensive training and support programme designed to help franchisees successfully establish, operate and grow their businesses.

Whether you are an experienced hospitality operator or entering the food and beverage industry for the first time, the franchise team offers guidance throughout your journey.

Initial Training

Comprehensive training covering food preparation, operational procedures, customer service, hygiene standards, stock management and day-to-day restaurant operations. The simplified ‘No Chef Required’ model makes the business accessible to franchisees without professional catering experience.

Property Selection & Restaurant Setup

Support with identifying suitable premises, assessing potential locations, restaurant layout, branding and fit-out requirements to ensure each location meets Plan Burrito’s operational standards.

Pre-Opening & Launch Support

Practical guidance throughout the opening process, including operational preparation, staff training and launch activities to help franchisees establish their businesses successfully.

Ongoing Operational Support

Continued assistance with restaurant operations, maintaining brand standards, improving efficiency and delivering a consistent customer experience.

Marketing & Brand Promotion

Access to nationwide marketing initiatives, brand materials and promotional guidance to support local awareness, customer engagement and sales development.

Recruitment & Staff Development

Guidance on recruiting, training and managing employees, helping franchisees build effective teams and maintain service standards.

Business Development & Growth

Ongoing advice to help franchisees develop their businesses, identify growth opportunities and explore potential multi-unit expansion.

Technology & Systems

Access to the operational systems and processes used within the Plan Burrito franchise network, supporting efficient restaurant management and consistent service delivery.

Plan Burrito’s support structure is designed to provide franchisees with the knowledge, resources and ongoing assistance needed to operate their businesses confidently.

Operational requirements

Plan Burrito operates a streamlined quick-service restaurant model designed to deliver efficient operations, consistent food quality and a positive customer experience.

The franchise can be operated directly by the franchisee or through a management-led structure, making it suitable for both hands-on entrepreneurs and investors seeking to develop multiple locations.

Business Operation Model

Franchisees can choose between an owner-operated or management-led approach. However, active oversight is expected to ensure operational efficiency, maintain brand standards and deliver excellent customer service.

Staffing Requirements

A typical Plan Burrito location requires approximately 2-4 employees, depending on the size of the premises, trading volumes and operating format.

Franchisee Involvement

Franchisees are expected to maintain close oversight of their business, including staff management, customer service, financial performance and compliance with operational procedures.

Typical Opening Hours

Standard trading hours are approximately 12:00pm to 10:00pm, although these may vary depending on the location, customer demand and local trading conditions.

Equipment Requirements

Plan Burrito operates a simplified food preparation model, with no requirement for professionally trained chefs. Standard commercial kitchen and food preparation equipment will be required as part of the restaurant fit-out.

No specialist vehicles are required to operate the franchise.

Licences & Permissions

Franchisees must ensure their chosen premises have the appropriate planning permissions and meet all relevant requirements for operating a quick-service food business, including applicable food safety and hygiene regulations.

Experience required

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience in hospitality or food retail is beneficial but not essential. Plan Burrito provides comprehensive training to help franchisees understand the business model and operational procedures.

Strong leadership, business management skills and a commitment to customer service are important qualities for prospective franchise partners.

Multi-Unit Opportunities

The franchise model is designed to support expansion, with opportunities for experienced operators and investors to develop multiple Plan Burrito locations within their chosen territories.

Territory availability

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