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Plan Burrito Franchise

Est, 2015, Plan Burrito is the fastest growing multi-award winning Tex-Mex franchise operation in the UK. Looking for ambitious individuals who want their own business and to grow Plan Burrito with us.

Steve Hopper Plan Burrito

Interested in Plan Burrito ?

Contact Steve Hopper

Founder & CEO

At a Glance

Established: 2015

UK Presence: 16 stores currently trading. Strong pipeline for 2026.

Average start up cost: Ranges from £110,000 to £160,000. plus a working capital provision of £15,000 to £30,000.

Min personal contribution: circa £50k

Development type: We are looking for single and multi-unit partners.

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Voted the Best Mexican Franchise England at the National QSR Awards 2025, Plan Burrito is an exciting, fast-casual Mexican street food brand offering dine in, takeaway and delivery services.

Plan Burrito was established in 2015 when we opened our first Mexican Street Food Taqueria in Loughborough. We now have 16 stores currently trading in prime locations across the UK, with a strong pipeline for 2026.

With our unique flavours and customer experiences we promise to serve high-quality, fresh and tasty Mexican street food; we cater for all requirements Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian and all allergans.

Our offering extends beyond mere gastronomy, we have become the go-to destination for individuals of all ages, any time of the day. Whether customers prefer to dine-in and savour the vibrant atmosphere, grab a quick takeaway or have their burrito delivered straight to their door, Plan Burrito can satisfy any cravings. 

Our aim is to be the leader and consumers brand choice in the Tex-Mex Street Food segment in any chosen local market.

Our franchise concept

Plan Burrito’s are situated in highly visible and accessible locations and in highly populated areas. Local high street, retail parades or high footfall neighbourhoods are all potentially great locations for a Plan Burrito store.  Our stores are designed to be affordable and can be packed into pretty much any size or layout.

Plan Burrito stores promises customers a chilled vibe and 5-star service. We have our own disco funk visual playlist playing in all stores which gives customers an uplifting feeling. We have become the place to visit at any time of the day for all age groups.

With simplified operations, there is no requirement for trained chefs, waiter services or any other costly outgoings. 

Plan Burrito has developed a detailed Initial Training programme for all new franchisees. The programme is designed to ensure you have the knowledge & know-how to operate your franchise store. During your training course you will work with the Management Team of Plan Burrito and their key personnel.

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The Plan Burrito Models

Plan Burrito offers aspiring entrepreneurs two franchise concept choices to explore.

The Plan Burrito Restaurant

The Full Plan Burrito Experience with a dine-in Taqueria-style restaurant from the heart of Mexico. With nothing less than 5-star food served with 5 Star service, customers soon become regulars.

  • Perfect for: high footfall areas, high streets, towns.
  • Franchise fee: £19,995
  • Package fee: approx £110,000 - £160,000 depending on premises, size and condition (incl. franchise fee). Working capital provision of between £15K and £30K is also required

The Plan Burrito Grab & Go

The perfect place for customers to grab their street food fix. With either zero or only 10 seats max, customers can truly embrace that burritos are hand food and no cutlery is required.

  • Perfect for: high footfall areas, high streets, towns.
  • Franchise fee: £19,995
  • Package fee: approx £110,000 depending on premises, size and condition (incl. franchise fee). Working capital provision of between £15K and £30K is also required

We now have 15 stores currently trading, with stores planned for - Cardiff, Wrexham, Northhampton, Lincoln, Stevenage, Crawley and additional London boroughs in early 2026.

We have ambitious plans for 2026 and are looking for partners across the UK.  We have single and multi-unit opportunities available.

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Mexican Restaurant at the British QSR Awards 2026
  • Best Quick Service Restaurant 2026 Midlands Hospitality awards
  • Midlands Enterprise Awards
  • Best Street Food Restaurant Brand 2026
  • Culinary Excellence Award 2026: Tex-Mex Cuisine
  • Winners Best Strret Food in England at the national food awards 2025 - 2026
  • Winners Best Mexican Franchise UK at the QSR awards England 2025
  • Winners Best Mexican Street Food Restaurant 2025 LUX Restaurant & Bar Awards 
  • Plan Burrito won the prestige awards for Central England for best Mexican Establishment 2025
  • Voted Number 1 “Best Burrito Places in London” 2024 – www.londonscout.co.uk
  • Winners Best Commended Street Food 2023 Food Awards England.
  • Silver award for Best New Franchisor in England at the Virtual Franchising Awards 2023.
  • Best Street Food in England 2022 Food Awards England.
  • Best Street Food Cuisine Restaurant Franchise 2021 by SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards.
  • Most Outstanding Mexican Cuisine Leicestershire 2021 by Global Insight Awards.
  • Best Mexican Cuisine 2020 for Leicestershire in the SME UK Enterprise Awards.
  • Best Food Delivery Service 2020 in our location above 532 other establishments by Restaurant Guru.
  • Food Awards England for best-commended street food in the country and the best Mexican Establishment in the Midlands 2019.
  • Awarded a “Certificate of Excellence” by Trip Advisor – multiple times!

Ideal Partners

Whilst having a background in food or retail can be beneficial, due to our comprehensive training and on-going support, it is not essential.  We do require you to have a suitable and successful career to date.

Investors do not have to be wealthy people; we want hard working passionate people with a vision to grow with us and be an integral part of our future. 

You do however need to be a people’s person, with high levels of energy and enthusiasm. And able to communicate effectively to your team and customers.

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Steve Hopper Plan Burrito

Interested in Plan Burrito ?

Contact Steve Hopper

Founder & CEO


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Success Stories

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Success Story
Plan Burrito was ideal choice of Canterbury franchisee

Nitin Atulker has been the Plan Burrito Canterbury franchisee for over two years. Nitin, who comes from a background in hospitality, customer service and operations, has always wanted to build a scalable and long-term business in the food sector, and so Plan Burrito was an ideal choice for him.

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Interview

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Franchisor Interview
Interview with Stephen Hopper, Founder and CEO of Plan Burrito

Stephen Hopper is the CEO and Founder of Plan Burrito, the fastest growing multi-award winning Tex-Mex franchise operation in the UK.  Plan Burrito opened their first store in 2015 in Loughborough.  Due to phenomenal success, Stephen realised there was a huge demand for this type of food and that the only way to achieve national coverage was to franchise.  In 2022, the first franchise opened.  Plan Burrito is now expanding rapidly but controlled, with plans to expand internationally too by way of master licence agreements.

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News

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21 year old Kieran Howe opens Plan Burrito Lincoln

Award-winning Tex-Mex restaurant brand Plan Burrito is proud to announce the opening of its newest restaurant in Lincoln, marking another exciting step in the company's continued expansion across the UK. The Lincoln store has been opened by their youngest Franchisee Kieran Howe, still only 21 years of age. When Kieran first expressed interest in the brand nearly 3 years ago, he was too young to have any business banking history but he did have the drive and ambition and a personal goal to open his own Franchise. In order to support him, Kieran initially joined the team at the head office store to learn the business from the ground up. Finally after more than 2 years, Kieran has achieved the first step in his future goals to be a multi site operator with the brand.

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Plan Burrito Celebrates Major Awards Haul as Brand Continues UK Growth

Fast-growing Tex-Mex franchise Plan Burrito is celebrating another impressive awards haul, adding five new accolades to its growing list of industry recognition. The multi-award-winning restaurant brand has been named Best Mexican Restaurant at the British QSR Awards 2026, adding another major national accolade to its growing awards cabinet.

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Plan Burrito accelerates UK expansion with three new franchise locations

Plan Burrito is continuing its ambitious UK expansion with three new store openings planned for Lincoln, Stevenage and Milton Keynes over the coming months. Each location will be operated by a new franchisee joining the Plan Burrito network, further strengthening the brand’s growing community of franchise partners and its presence across the UK.

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Plan Burrito sets its sights on the North as it seeks new franchise partners

Plan Burrito is setting its sights on the North as the fast-growing Tex-Mex franchise looks for ambitious new partners to establish the brand across Scotland, North West England and North East England. The award-winning franchise has identified the three regions as key priorities within its UK growth strategy and is actively seeking entrepreneurs and experienced operators interested in bringing Plan Burrito to new towns and cities.

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Plan Burrito targets multi-unit franchise partners to drive next phase of UK growth

Plan Burrito has placed multi-unit franchise partners at the heart of its future growth strategy as the fast-growing Tex-Mex brand looks to accelerate its expansion across the UK. The award-winning franchise is seeking ambitious entrepreneurs and experienced operators with the appetite to develop multiple Plan Burrito restaurants, as it builds a stronger network of franchise partners capable of growing alongside the brand.

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Award-Winning Plan Burrito Opens New Restaurant in Crawley, Bringing Fresh Tex-Mex to the Town

Award-winning Tex-Mex restaurant brand Plan Burrito is proud to announce the opening of its newest restaurant in Crawley, working with our new franchise partners, Kishan, Kinner and Dhiren. This marks another exciting step in the company's continued expansion across the UK. Located at 24 The Boulevard, Crawley RH10 1XP, the new restaurant brings Plan Burrito's popular menu of freshly prepared burritos, tacos, quesadillas, loaded nachos and burrito bowls to Crawley for the very first time.

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