- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#290 Ranked #293 last year
- Initial investment
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$659K - $1.8M
- Units as of 2023
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621 10% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Moe's Southwest Grill
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Welcome To Moe's!
From the moment your fans walk through the door, they'll appreciate the family friendly atmosphere and variety of craveable, customizable menu items. About three and a half minutes is all that stands between each fan and a delicious meal.
For you and your team, our fast service and friendly environment mean serving more customers in a day and striving for well-balanced sales between lunch and dinner service.
MAKE THE MOE-ST OF YOUR FRANCHISE EXPERIENCE.
- STRONG BRAND AWARENESS Launched in 2000, we've grown to more than 650 restaurants in 40 states.
- SIMPLE, CUSTOMIZABLE MENU Just 20 ingredients can be turned into any amazing creation your fans crave.
- SUPPORT PROVIDED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS Franchise support provided by Moe's and GoTo Foods™, a leading developer of iconic, global foodservice brands.
- MULTIPLE REAL ESTATE CONFIGURATIONS Freestanding buildings, in-line locations, drive-thrus, food courts and more.
- ENJOY OFF-PREMISES REVENUE Moe's offers catering, online ordering and third party delivery opportunities.
- STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN Leveraged spend management across GoTo Foods™ portfolio.
BRING OUR BELOVED FARE TO FANS NEAR YOU.
Moe's Southwest Grill® is authentic, adventurous and all-around fun. Our passion has made us the go-to brand for Southwestern fare and one of the most recognized fast-casual Mexican restaurant franchises available.
We're the ideal choice for franchise owners interested in building a loyal following in their market while embracing their own independent spirit.
"MOE’S HAS RECENTLY MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN ITS MODERNIZATION, MAKING SURE THAT WE PROVIDE A SEAMLESS ONLINE ORDERING EXPERIENCE, UPDATED INTERIORS WITH ENGAGING IN-STORE GRAPHICS SHOWING OUR BOLD PERSONALITY AND A NEW LOGO, ALL WHILE SERVING THE SAME DELICIOUS FOOD OUR GUESTS CRAVE. THIS IS A BRAND I AM EXCITED TO GROW WITH INTO THE FUTURE. BIG THINGS ARE AHEAD!"
ROGER WAGNER MOE'S FRANCHISEE
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2001 (23 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 73 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, Europe (Eastern), Europe (Western), Central America, Canada, South America, Mexico |
| # of Units | 621 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$659,075 - $1,839,390 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$1,000,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$300,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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$10,500 off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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5% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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3% |
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Term of Agreement
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20 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Moe's Southwest Grill has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 36-150 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 18-50 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 15 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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