Barburrito expands again

FOOD chain Barburrito is to open its 21st restaurant in the autumn, having secured space at a shopping centre in Aberdeen.

The letting in Hammerson’s Union Square shopping centre increases Barburrito’s presence across Scotland following the acquisition and conversion of five Pinto Mexican Kitchen sites and the grant of a premises licence for a site on Forrest Road in Edinburgh.

Jim Bishop, property director, said: “We are delighted to be amongst some very successful brands at Union Square and are looking forward to opening in the autumn. This acquisition continues our UK roll out with further openings planned before Christmas.”

Barburrito recently confirmed an additional site at intu Derby, targeted for a mid-2017 opening, taking the total estate to 22 restaurants nationally.

The chain, which first opened in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester in 2005, is backed by growth capital provider BGF and is targeting a further ten sites over the next two years.

The company employs over 280 people and has an annual turnover of around £14m.