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title: "Barberitos Expands into Alabama with 10-Unit Franchise Agreement"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/fadec4f5-351b-480e-ad00-6eb1b25af599
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241205_barberitos_expands_into_alabama_with_10unit_franchise_agreement.html
category: "Mexican"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Mexican"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-12-05T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:29:08.868Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Barberitos Expands into Alabama with 10-Unit Franchise Agreement

**TL;DR:** Barberitos has signed a 10-unit franchise agreement to expand into Alabama, with serial entrepreneur Haresh Patel leading the charge. The first two locations are under construction in Wetumpka and Prattville, AL, with plans for at least four more in 2025.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-12-05. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241205_barberitos_expands_into_alabama_with_10unit_franchise_agreement.html).*

## Story

Barberitos is excited to announce the signing of a 10-unit franchise agreement that will introduce its culinary experience across Alabama. This expansion follows the recent unveiling of Barberitos’ reimagined look and enhanced menu, aimed at elevating customer experience through quality ingredients and bold flavors.

Leading the charge for Barberitos’ growth in Alabama is serial entrepreneur and multi-unit franchisee Haresh Patel. At the helm of POS Properties LLC, Patel boasts a diverse portfolio of ventures, including American Deli, several ZTEC gas stations, and other businesses he has cultivated over the past two decades. Patel’s enthusiasm for Barberitos’ offerings drives his latest investment into the fast-casual dining sector.

The first two Barberitos locations are currently under construction in Wetumpka and Prattville, AL, with an anticipated opening by March. This rollout will mark the beginning of a broader expansion across the state, with plans for at least four additional stores in 2025. Additionally, Patel intends to incorporate another WOWorks brand, Frutta Bowls, into the travel centers of his gas stations. Frutta Bowls is a superfood café, serving a variety of healthy options such as bowls and smoothies featuring acai, pitaya and kale.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Alabama (location)
- WOWorks (company)
- Barberitos (company)
- Frutta Bowls (company)
- menu enhancement (topic)
- American Deli (company)
- Prattville (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241205_barberitos_expands_into_alabama_with_10unit_franchise_agreement.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/fadec4f5-351b-480e-ad00-6eb1b25af599).