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    Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise

    Food Service

    Food Service franchise opportunity

    At a Glance

    Total Investment$644,425 – $1,401,650
    Franchise Fee$35,500
    Total Units (2025)568
    Franchised Units563
    Company-Owned0

    About Moe's Southwest Grill

    Moe's Southwest Grill is a food service franchise available to qualified franchisees. Prospective owners evaluate quick-service and casual dining concepts like Moe's Southwest Grill on startup cost, ongoing fees, and the strength of franchisor support.

    Opening a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $644,425–$1,401,650. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $35,500, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.

    Moe's Southwest Grill includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.

    Use Franchat to review Moe's Southwest Grill's numbers, download the current FDD, and benchmark it against comparable food service franchises before you invest.

    Financial Performance (Item 19)

    Average Unit Volume (AUV)$1,184,316
    Median Unit Volume$1,138,698

    Moe's Southwest Grill discloses Fiscal Year 2025 Average Net Sales by quartile for 463 eligible Traditional Franchises (restaurants that reported sales in all 52 weeks). System-wide average Net Sales were $1,184,316 (median $1,138,698), ranging from $456,437 to $3,033,274, with top-quartile average of $1,753,026 and bottom-quartile average of $720,261; 44% of restaurants met or exceeded the overall average. Figures exclude costs and expenses, so they do not represent net profit.

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    Moe's Southwest Grill FDD

    Request the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Moe's Southwest Grill.

    Investment Snapshot

    Min Investment$644,425
    Max Investment$1,401,650
    Franchise Fee$35,500