Barrio
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 9
Franchised, year-end 2025
About Barrio
Universidad Gerardo Barrios (UGB) is a leading educational institution in El Salvador, dedicated to advancing scientific, economic, and social development in the country. With a strong commitment to knowledge management, UGB offers a wide range of academic programs and services. UGB provides a diverse selection of courses, including virtual and in-person options, catering to different learning styles and preferences. Whether you're interested in pursuing a career in business, law, engineering, psychology, or any other field, UGB has you covered. The university's innovative and competency-based educational model focuses on holistic development, helping students acquire the skills, knowledge, and ethical values necessary for success. Students also benefit from flexible schedules, virtual libraries, specialized laboratories, and a secure campus environment. With over 41 years of experience, UGB continues to be a leader in higher education, equipping students with the tools they need to thrive in today's ever-changing society. Join UGB and unlock your potential to make a meaningful impact.
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Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations9
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings3
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate50.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR200.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio3.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$624k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.