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.

Founded in Loughborough in 2015, Plan Burrito has grown from a single Mexican street food restaurant into a multi-award-winning franchise brand, with 15 stores currently trading and a strong pipeline of further locations.

The three forthcoming openings represent another significant step in the company’s growth strategy as it looks to bring its fresh, fast-casual Tex-Mex offer to more towns and cities nationwide.

Stephen Hopper, Founder and CEO of Plan Burrito, said:

“Lincoln, Stevenage and Milton Keynes are three fantastic locations for Plan Burrito and we’re really excited about what we have coming over the next few months.

“What makes these openings particularly important for us is that all three are being launched with new franchisees joining the Plan Burrito network. Attracting ambitious new partners who believe in the brand and want to grow alongside us is fundamental to our expansion.

“We’ve come a long way since opening our first restaurant in Loughborough, but we still feel like we’re only getting started. There is a huge amount of opportunity for Plan Burrito across the UK and our focus is on continuing to grow with the right franchise partners in the right locations.”

Plan Burrito specialises in freshly prepared Mexican street food, including burritos, tacos, quesadillas, loaded nachos and burrito bowls, with customers able to dine in, takeaway or order for delivery. Its menu caters for a broad range of dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian and Halal options.

The brand began franchising in 2022 and has since expanded rapidly, building a network of restaurants in high-footfall locations around the country.

Plan Burrito offers both full restaurant and Grab & Go franchise formats, enabling the business to adapt its model to different locations and premises. New franchisees receive initial training and ongoing operational support from the Plan Burrito management team.

The Lincoln, Stevenage and Milton Keynes openings will see three more entrepreneurs enter the network for the first time, supporting Plan Burrito’s strategy of expanding through both single and multi-unit franchise partners.

Stephen added:

“We’re building Plan Burrito for the long term. Growth for us isn’t simply about putting pins on a map; it’s about finding people with the energy and ambition to build successful businesses in their local markets.

“The continued interest we’re seeing from prospective franchisees gives us enormous confidence in where the brand can go next. Lincoln, Stevenage and Milton Keynes are the next chapter, and there is plenty more to come.”

Plan Burrito has received a growing list of industry accolades, including recognition at the National QSR Awards, Food Awards England and LUX Restaurant & Bar Awards.

With further territories available across the UK, the business is continuing to seek ambitious single and multi-unit franchise partners as it builds towards its next phase of national growth.

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