Burrito franchise plans 10 restaurants in Alabama

A fast-casual burrito chain plans to bring 10 restaurants to Alabama.

According to Nation’s Restaurant News, two new Barberitos locations are currently under construction in Wetumpka and Prattville and are scheduled to open in March. The company also plans to add four more restaurants in 2025.

According to the website, Barberitos already has locations in Auburn and Dothan.

Parent company WOWorks signed the deal with franchisee Haresh Patel, who owns 10 American Deli franchise locations, multiple ZTEC gas stations and other businesses.

“After visiting Barberitos, we were immediately hooked – both by the exceptional food and the potential of the brand. Our research into the business model revealed a fantastic opportunity to introduce a fresh and healthy dining option to communities across Alabama,” said Patel. “The support from the WOWorks team has made this journey seamless and we are excited about the future growth opportunities.”

Patel plans to integrate another WOWorks brand, Frutta Bowls, into its gas station travel centers. Frutta Bowls offers superfood options like bowls and smoothies with acai, pitaya and kale.

Barberitos offers a concise menu of burritos, bowls and quesadillas, all made in-house with fresh ingredients.

Barberitos was founded in Athens, Georgia and has more than 40 locations in seven states.

For more information about franchise opportunities, visit the website.