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.

Located at 28, The Strait, Lincoln LN2 1JD the new restaurant brings Plan Burrito's popular menu of freshly prepared burritos, tacos, quesadillas, loaded nachos and burrito bowls to Lincoln for the very first time.

Known for preparing every meal fresh to order using quality ingredients, Plan Burrito has built a loyal following by combining bold flavours, generous portions and exceptional value. Customers can customise every meal to suit their tastes, with a wide selection of fillings, toppings and sauces, alongside vegetarian options.

The opening creates new local employment opportunities and forms part of Plan Burrito's ambitious growth strategy, with further locations planned across the UK, with new franchisees from all walks of life.

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, just out of college, he was too young to have any business banking history which would help him set up, but he did have the drive and ambition and a personal goal to open his own Franchise with Plan Burrito. In order to help and support him, Kieran initially joined the team at the head office store in Loughborough to learn the business from the ground up as well as gaining important knowledge from Steve Hopper, the founder of Plan Burrito on how to run a business. So 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. Here is what Kieran himself has to say:

My journey with Plan Burrito started in 2023, when I joined the team at the Loughborough store.  What attracted me to Plan Burrito was that it offered something genuinely different. I quickly realised that there was something different about the brand. I loved the quality of the food, the business model and, most importantly, the enthusiasm and ambition of the people behind it. 

After just 4 weeks of working at Loughborough, I knew I wanted to explore the possibility of opening my own Plan Burrito, so Steve gave me the opportunity to get involved with the not only in learning the business but also how to run a store including training staff and also being involved in other store openings. That experience gave me a real insight into what goes on behind the scenes and confirmed that franchising was something I wanted to pursue. 

Over the following year and a half, I continued working at Loughborough while travelling to help with as many new openings as possible, including Guildford, Shrewsbury, Canterbury, Southend-on-Sea and Gillingham. Being able to see different restaurants launch and learn from each experience was invaluable. 

I felt there was a gap in the market in Lincoln for fresh, high-quality food that didn’t compromise on flavour. Plan Burrito delivers exactly that – bold, freshly prepared Tex-Mex using quality ingredients, giving customers a healthier alternative to traditional fast food without sacrificing taste. Plan Burrito also stands out for its commitment to food quality, consistency and valuing the customer experience.

As the youngest franchisee in the brand, it is incredibly exciting to be building something of my own, and having previously worked within the business, it has given me a huge amount of confidence in the model and investing in a brand with huge real long term potential.. The support from the Plan Burrito team has been fantastic, and it has been amazing to see everything I learnt from the other stores translate into my own. 

I’m also starting this journey at an exciting stage of my personal life, having recently become a new dad, so building a successful business that can provide for my family is hugely important to me. In the long term, my ambition is to grow with Plan Burrito and work towards becoming a multi-unit franchise operator, opening and developing further restaurants with the brand. 

Stephen Hopper, Founder of Plan Burrito, said:

"Opening in Lincoln is another exciting milestone for Plan Burrito. We've built our reputation by focusing on great food, great people and creating restaurants that genuinely become part of their local communities. We're looking forward to welcoming everyone through our doors and introducing Lincoln to what we believe is some of the best fresh Tex-Mex in the country."

Simon Robinson, Managing Director of Plan Burrito, added:

"We're incredibly excited to bring Plan Burrito to Lincoln. This is a fantastic town with a thriving business community and a real appetite for quality food served quickly without compromising on freshness.

Every burrito, taco and bowl is prepared fresh in front of our customers, exactly how they want it. Whether you're joining us for a quick lunch, dinner with family, or grabbing something on the move, we want every visit to be a great experience.”

To celebrate the opening, customers can expect special launch offers, giveaways and promotional events during the opening period, with details announced through Plan Burrito's social media channels.

The new restaurant serves the brand's full menu, including:

• Award Winning Burritos
• Burrito Bowls
• Salad Bowls
• Tacos
• Loaded Nachos
• Quesadillas
• Churros
• Vegetarian options

Plan Burrito has become one of the UK's fastest-growing Tex-Mex brands, earning multiple industry awards and recognition for its commitment to great food, operational excellence and customer experience.

The Lincoln opening represents another important milestone as the business continues its nationwide expansion.

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