Bubbakoo’s Burritos Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2024)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Initial franchise fee
$35,000
Investment required
$233,000 - $757,000
Royalty fee
6.00%

Bubbakoo's Burritos: Innovators in Mexican-American Cuisine

Bubbakoo's Burritos, established by Paul Altero and Bill Hart in 2008, blends Mexican and American flavors, delivering a distinctive menu in the burrito segment. Their inaugural restaurant in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, introduced a fresh dining concept centered around exceptional service and a motivating ambiance. The franchise embarked on its expansion journey in 2015, seeking to bring its unique take on burritos and Mexican cuisine to a wider market.

What sets Bubbakoo's Burritos apart is its menu that goes beyond typical Mexican offerings, integrating American flavors to craft creative dishes. This culinary fusion, paired with a skater-surf-themed atmosphere, offers a unique dining experience, distinguishing Bubbakoo's from traditional Mexican eateries and other fast-casual burrito brands.

Potential franchisees can expect robust support from Bubbakoo's, which includes assistance with location selection, comprehensive training at the headquarters, continuous support, and marketing aid. The adaptable franchise model allows for operation in various location sizes and types, providing flexibility for franchisees to thrive in diverse environments.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos offers 2 types of franchises:

Type of Restaurant Initial Investment
Traditional Restaurant (New Location) $356,000 to $757,000
Conversion Restaurant $233,000 to $507,000

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a  Bubbakoo’s Burritos traditional restaurant franchise.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Bubbakoo’s BurritosTraditional Restaurant (New Location)

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Training Expenses $5,000 to $10,000
Utility and Security Deposits $1,000 to $10,000
Insurance Premiums $1,000 to $8,000
Business Permits and Licenses $3,000 to $20,000
Rent (3 months) $12,000 to $25,000
Design and Architectural Fees $5,000 to $15,000
Leasehold Improvements $175,000 to $400,000
Interior Brand Design Package $5,000 to $10,000
Signage $5,000 to $35,000
Furniture and Fixtures $5,000 to $10,000
Equipment $75,000 to $120,000
Initial Inventory $6,000 to $12,000
Grand Opening Advertising $5,000
POS/Back Office System $2,000 to $5,000
Professional Fees $1,000 to $7,000
Additional Funds (3 Months) $15,000 to $30,000
Total $356,000 to $757,000>

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Number of units

2024
Franchised units

25

42

73

Company-owned units

11

11

13

Total units

36

53

86

Franchise Disclosure Document

Training 

Here’s a detailed look at the training offered by Bubbakoo's Burritos:

Training Program: Bubbakoo’s Burritos offers an extensive training program to ensure franchisees are thoroughly prepared to manage their restaurant successfully.

Mandatory Attendance: The franchisee, along with at least one member of their management team and any additional designated management personnel, must participate in the Initial Training Program.

Training Content: The curriculum includes critical aspects of running the business, such as sales strategies, product knowledge, accounting practices, food preparation, and operations management.

Location and Duration: Training takes place at Bubbakoo’s Burritos' training facility in New Jersey or another specified location and typically spans about five (5) weeks.

Ongoing Training: Bubbakoo’s Burritos may organize annual conferences to address ongoing industry developments. Franchisees are required to attend these events.

Training Expenses: The initial training program for the franchisee and one additional person is provided tuition-free by Bubbakoo’s Burritos. However, franchisees are responsible for their travel, lodging, and other related expenses during the training period.

Territory Protection

Franchisees are not granted an exclusive territory and may encounter competition from multiple sources, including other franchisees, franchisor-owned outlets, and different distribution channels or competitive brands managed by the franchisor.

Franchisees must operate their business solely from the approved location. The Designated Territory's boundaries can be defined by zip codes, streets, landmarks, or county lines.

Relocating the business requires written consent from the franchisor. However, the franchisor will not unreasonably withhold this consent as long as the new location is within the Designated Territory and complies with the franchisor's standards.

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