After kicking off its 2026 openings with a location in Baltimore in Maryland in mid-January, just over a week ago, quick casual Mexican restaurant brand Barrio Burrito Bar opened its fourth location in Michigan, a 1500 square foot at 16920 Southfield Rd in the Allen Park area in Southfield. The franchisee is Sandeep Ghelani. Then, last week, franchisees Devanshi Brahmbhatt and Shivam Patel opened the third Barrio Burrito Bar in Florida. The 2706 square foot street front unit is at 1670 W Tennessee St, just minutes from Florida State University in Tallahassee. These openings bring the fast-growing chain to 19 locations in ten states and over 15 more to open shortly. An affiliate of the 20-year-old Toronto-based barBurrito chain with over 380 locations across Canada, Barrio Burrito Bar, continues to source 1000 to 1500 square foot highly visible locations, ideally in grocery-anchored shopping centers. Pad units and end caps are preferred, and prominent signage, convenient access, and strong daytime traffic are necessary. The franchise chain features a menu that appeals to all ages, and known for its fresh, high-quality ingredients, homemade salsas, and popular signature offerings. Jeff Young, BurritoBar USA’s Chief Development Officer, oversees the real estate activities in the U.S., often engaging boutique real estate firms in local markets.
BurritoBar USA Inc., 1120 Finch Ave. West, Suite 703, Toronto, Ontario M3J 3H7 (Jeff Young – 647/888-8420 jeff@barburrito.ca) & (www.barrioburritobar.com)