Burning Rice Korean BBQ - Franchise
Quick Summary
We are paving the way for Korean BBQ into the Fast-Causal segment driven by a Bibimbop focused menu with a variety of proteins, fresh ingredients, bold flavors & specialty sauces will leave you craving for more! All signs show the QSR market is poised for substantial growth & Burning Rice has prepared all the right ingredients to be successful.
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Burning Rice Korean BBQ
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $150,000 | |
| Training & Support | Yes |
Available In These States:
- TX
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Burning Rice Korean BBQ - Franchise
Burning Rice was founded by a passion to bring Bibimbop, a traditional Korean mixed rice dish, to mainstream America. Our Bibimbop bowls consist of undeniable fresh ingredients, irresistible bold flavors and specialty sauces that will leave you craving more! Since 2017, Burning Rice has been paving the way into the fast-casual segment with an easy to execute Bibimbop focused menu that offers customers unlimited options.
If you are PASSIONATE about food, have a Burning Desire to LISTEN, LEARN and WORK HARD for your success, then we want to hear from you!
BURNING RICE
FRESH. HEALTHY. BOLD
WHY BURING RICE?
Burning Rice is a fast-casual restaurant in an underserved Korean BBQ Bibimbop restaurant space that is posed for aggressive growth. With proven operational systems, efficient low-cost design, sustainable COGS, and a broad customer demographic appeal, our franchisees have all the ingredients for success. All food preparation comes from a state-of-the-art Central Kitchen and is delivered directly to your store, allowing you to focus on serving up the best Bibimbop and delivering the BR Customer Experience.
- Affordable Initial Investment
- High Revenue Per Sq Ft (1500-2000 sq ft)
- Flexible Footprint – Inline, Endcap or Standalone
- Creative Marketing & Support Tools
- Robust 4-week Training Program
- Experienced Franchise Support Team
- Streamlined Operational Processes
- BR Central Kitchen - Distribution Center
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN BRAND PARTNERS
- Liquid cash minimum of $150,000*
- Willingness to Listen, Learn and Execute
- Passion to GROW with Burning Rice!
WHERE CAN I OPEN A STORE?
Currently seeking qualified candidates to own and operate a Burning Rice location in DFW, Houston, and Austin in 2022. If you or someone you know would be an excellent candidate, we would love to hear from you!
WHAT DOES THE TYPICAL FINANCIAL MODEL LOOK LIKE?
Based on the new business model, each location will be 1500-2000 square foot. The initial investment of owning a single store is $269,000 - $492,000. Our current unit sales range is $624,743 - $1,260,158* based on historical data.
*Must meet SBA Requirements for additional financing
*Low and High Unit Sales. Refer to 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document
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