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BarBurrito
BarBurrito
Canada Parent company: BarBurrito
Mexican / Burritos / Tacos
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True North
90%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

BarBurrito displays a high level of economic retention with a True North score of 90. As a domestically founded and headquartered brand, the majority of capital and control remains within the Canadian economy. The score is bolstered by a significant physical operational footprint across multiple provinces.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Specific geographic sourcing data for food inputs and supply chain infrastructure is not publicly disclosed.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The entity is a privately held Canadian corporation founded and owned within Canada.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic brand management and corporate headquarters are located in Ontario, Canada.
Operations
high
20 /20
The brand maintains a significant national footprint with hundreds of locations and associated employment across Canada.
True North Summary

BarBurrito displays a high level of economic retention with a True North score of 90. As a domestically founded and headquartered brand, the majority of capital and control remains within the Canadian economy. The score is bolstered by a significant physical operational footprint across multiple provinces.

Checked: 2026-01-21
Confidence: Low
What Would Change This Score
  • Acquisition by a foreign parent entity
  • Relocation of strategic headquarters outside of Canada
  • Public disclosure of audited Canadian sourcing percentages
Limitations
  • Supplier or input geography not disclosed publicly.
  • Inputs: certainty is low; result is based on general sector knowledge or incomplete data.
Research Details
Availability
Checked: 2026-01-23
Canada confirmed
Yes
Store locator
Found
Store locator
Province availability Found
Alberta flag
Alberta
British Columbia flag
British Columbia
Manitoba flag
Manitoba
New Brunswick flag
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia flag
Nova Scotia
Ontario flag
Ontario
Quebec flag
Quebec
Saskatchewan flag
Saskatchewan
The official store locator categorizes locations by province/region. The 'ATL' (Atlantic) section contains listings for New Brunswick (NB) and Nova Scotia (NS). No locations were found for Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Prince Edward Island (PE), or the territories (NT, NU, YT).
Stores nationwide
375+
An official press release dated April 7, 2025, confirms the chain has over 375 locations across Canada.
Sources
  • "barBURRITO, its Canadian affiliate, opened its first restaurant in downtown Toronto in 2005 and has grown to over 375 locations from coast to coast, establishing itself as the dominant market leader and Canada's largest and fastest-growing burrito franchise."
    Source
  • "Find a BarBurrito Location Near You: Experience the best of Tex-Mex cuisine at BarBurrito. Find a BarBurrito location near you and indulge in mouthwatering flavours."
    Source
  • "AB... BC... ATL... MB... ON... QC... SK"
    Source
  • "barBURRITO, its Canadian affiliate... has grown to over 375 locations from coast to coast"
    Source
Allergen Guide
Checked: 2026-01-23
Allergen guide
Found
Guide link
Guide last updated
2024-12
Priority allergens listed
Yes
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
Sources
  • "At BarBurrito, customization is key! We believe that everyone should have the freedom to create a meal that not only suits their tastebuds, but their dietary needs as well!"
    Source
  • "For a complete list of products that contain gluten, please see our Allergen Guide."
    Source
  • "ALLERGEN GUIDE updated DEC 2024"
    Source
  • "CRUSTACEANS & MOLLUSCS. MILK. EGGS. MUSTARD. PEANUTS. TREE NUTS. FISH. SESAME SEEDS. SOY. SULPHITES. WHEAT (GLUTEN)."
    Source
  • "X = THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE ALLERGEN, HOWEVER IT MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE ALLERGEN."
    Source
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Simple focuses on the decision; detailed shows evidence and scoring.
Sensitivity mode
Adjusts penalty strength for missing controls; evidence stays the same.
Gluten (GF)

Checked: 2026-01-23

GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Strong (90/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Found
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "That is why we are so proud have Gluten-Friendly options in almost all of our 250+ locations."
    Source
  • "Gluten Friendly Tortillas. Our Gluten Friendly Tortillas are Certified Gluten-Free! They are stored away from our regular flour tortillas and always toasted in between two pieces of parchment paper to prevent cross contamination."
    Source
  • "BarBurrito Canada is not a certified gluten-free facility. Although many precautions are put in place to prevent cross-contamination, flour products are still sold and available at each of our locations – creating a risk for cross-contamination."
    Source
  • "Our Gluten Friendly Tortillas are Certified Gluten-Free!"
    Source
  • "X = THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE ALLERGEN, HOWEVER IT MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE ALLERGEN."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Certified GF language found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Strong (90/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Found
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "That is why we are so proud have Gluten-Friendly options in almost all of our 250+ locations."
    Source
  • "Gluten Friendly Tortillas. Our Gluten Friendly Tortillas are Certified Gluten-Free! They are stored away from our regular flour tortillas and always toasted in between two pieces of parchment paper to prevent cross contamination."
    Source
  • "BarBurrito Canada is not a certified gluten-free facility. Although many precautions are put in place to prevent cross-contamination, flour products are still sold and available at each of our locations – creating a risk for cross-contamination."
    Source
  • "Our Gluten Friendly Tortillas are Certified Gluten-Free!"
    Source
  • "X = THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE ALLERGEN, HOWEVER IT MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE ALLERGEN."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Certified GF language found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Strong (90/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Found
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "That is why we are so proud have Gluten-Friendly options in almost all of our 250+ locations."
    Source
  • "Gluten Friendly Tortillas. Our Gluten Friendly Tortillas are Certified Gluten-Free! They are stored away from our regular flour tortillas and always toasted in between two pieces of parchment paper to prevent cross contamination."
    Source
  • "BarBurrito Canada is not a certified gluten-free facility. Although many precautions are put in place to prevent cross-contamination, flour products are still sold and available at each of our locations – creating a risk for cross-contamination."
    Source
  • "Our Gluten Friendly Tortillas are Certified Gluten-Free!"
    Source
  • "X = THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE ALLERGEN, HOWEVER IT MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE ALLERGEN."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Certified GF language found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nuts (peanut + tree nut not distinguished yet)

Checked: 2026-01-23

Nut verdict
No published nut policy — assume nuts may be present and cross-contact is possible.
Weak (25/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
  • Allergen guide last updated date found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Found
Questions to ask
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "X = THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE ALLERGEN, HOWEVER IT MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE ALLERGEN."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated (cap at 30)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nut verdict
No published nut policy — assume nuts may be present and cross-contact is possible.
Weak (25/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
  • Allergen guide last updated date found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Found
Questions to ask
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "X = THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE ALLERGEN, HOWEVER IT MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE ALLERGEN."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated (cap at 40)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nut verdict
No published nut policy — assume nuts may be present and cross-contact is possible.
Weak (25/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
  • Allergen guide last updated date found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Found
Questions to ask
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "X = THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE ALLERGEN, HOWEVER IT MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE ALLERGEN."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated (cap at 50)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Dietary
Checked: 2026-01-23
Vegetarian section
Yes
Vegetarian items (approx)
15+
Vegan section
Yes
Vegan items (approx)
15+
Halal availability
Null
Kosher availability
Null
Sources
  • "All burritos and bowls come with your choice of protein, toppings, and additional sauces with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly and keto options."
    Source
  • "For protein, try our Veggie Ground marinated in delectable Tex-Mex spices... option of black beans or pinto beans... With a number of veggie toppings, including Fresh Salsa, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Red Onion, Corn, Pickled Jalapeno, Fresh Jalapeno, Guacamole... 4 vegan sauces"
    Source
  • "The Perfect Vegan Burrito... Whether you've been vegan your entire life, or have just decided to make the lifestyle change – it can be difficult to know what's vegan when you're out for dinner. Fortunately, BarBurrito has made burritos the exception."
    Source
  • "For protein, try our Veggie Ground... option of black beans or pinto beans... With a number of veggie toppings... 4 vegan sauces (Chipotle BBQ, Spicy Buffalo, Jalapeno Eclipse, and Signature Hot Sauce)"
    Source
  • "not_stated"
    Source
Nutrition & Ingredients
Checked: 2026-01-23
Nutrition tool or PDF
Found
Nutrition source
Calories disclosed
Yes
Sodium disclosed
Yes
Ingredients list
Not stated
MSG statement
Not stated
Artificial colors
Not stated
Preservatives
Not stated
Sources
  • "Discover Nutritional Information - BarBurrito: Mild Chicken Spicy Chicken Jerk Chicken Ground Beef Barbacoa Pulled Pork Steak Veggie Ground Fish Bang Bang Shrimp Falafel. ... Nutrition Calculator"
    Source
  • "Nutrition Facts. Serving Size, 0 g. Calories, 0. Fat, 0 g. Saturated Fat, 0 g. Trans Fat, 0 g. Cholesterol, 0 mg. Sodium, 0 mg."
    Source
  • "The nutrition information listed here is based on standard recipes and product formulations. However, slight variations may occur due to season of the year, use of alternate supplier, region of the country and/or small differences in product assembly."
    Source
  • "The nutrition information listed here is based on standard recipes and product formulations."
    Source
Rewards Research
Checked: 2026-01-23
Program exists
Yes
Program name
BarBurrito Rewards
Signup methods
App
Sources
  • "BarBurrito is Canada's largest QSR Mexican restaurant chain."
    Source
  • "Download the BarBurrito Canada app with online ordering! Collect points, earn rewards, order ahead, and unlock exclusive personalized offers."
    Source
  • "MOBILE APP FOR REWARDS & ONLINE ORDERING"
    Source
  • "app users can collect points, earn rewards, order ahead, unlock personalized offers and enjoy a free churro on their birthday."
    Source
  • "Download the BarBurrito Canada app with online ordering! Collect points, earn rewards..."
    Source
Financial Audit: BarBurrito Rewards
Estimated Return Rate
10.00% Return
Verdict: Excellent
Based on earning 10.0000 points/$1 and redeeming 500 for $5.00 value.
Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Specific geographic sourcing data for food inputs and supply chain infrastructure is not publicly disclosed.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The entity is a privately held Canadian corporation founded and owned within Canada.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic brand management and corporate headquarters are located in Ontario, Canada.
Operations
high
20 /20
The brand maintains a significant national footprint with hundreds of locations and associated employment across Canada.
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