Barrio Queen franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Barrio Queen franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $1,346,250 to $3,515,750, with about $380,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Barrio Queen FDD.
What are the Barrio Queen franchise fees and investment?
The Barrio Queen franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $1,346,250 to $3,515,750. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $1,346,250 to $3,515,750 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $380,000 |
| US locations | 8 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Full-Service) |
| Headquarters | Minnetonka, Minnesota |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Franchising since | 2023 |
How does the Barrio Queen investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Barrio Queen's minimum investment of $1,346,250 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 76 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Barrio Queen belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Barrio Queen FDD?
Verify six parts of the Barrio Queen Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Barrio Queen discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Barrio Queen?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Barrio Queen:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| World Of Beer | $50,000 | $1,346,100 to $1,996,974 |
| Schlotzsky Austin Eatery | $35,500 | $1,348,545 to $1,951,300 |
| Lee's Famous Recipe | $35,000 | $1,340,600 to $2,353,900 |
| Kajiken | $50,000 | $1,337,500 to $2,612,500 |
| Sizzler | $35,000 | $1,329,750 to $2,607,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Barrio Queen franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Barrio Queen franchise ranges from $1,346,250 to $3,515,750, including a franchise fee of $50,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Barrio Queen franchise?
Barrio Queen lists a minimum of about $380,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Barrio Queen locations are there?
Barrio Queen reported 8 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Barrio Queen been franchising?
Barrio Queen started offering franchises in 2023 after the company was founded in 2022.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Barrio Queen and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Barrio Queen. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.