How much does it cost to open a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise?

The total initial investment for a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise ranges from varies (contact the franchisor for current FDD data). This includes the franchise fee, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise?

Moe's Southwest Grill franchisees pay a 5.0% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Moe's Southwest Grill franchise generates $1,015,559 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $132,023.

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Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

N/A

Franchise Fee

N/A

Royalty Rate

5.0%

Initial Investment Range

Investment range data is not available for this franchise.

Franchise Fee

Franchise fee data is not available.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

5.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 7.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$1,015,559

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$1,235,422

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$132,023

per year

Profit Margin

13.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

5.2%

Moderate risk — near industry average

Net Unit Growth

-658 units

From 2022 to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	658	+15	-37	—	636
2023	636	+12	-37	—	606
2024	606	+15	-25	—	591
2025	—	+10	—	—	—

Is a Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Moe's Southwest Grill franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

63/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

N/A

Insufficient data

Risk Level

Medium

5.2% annual closure rate

Moe's Southwest Grill shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. With median unit revenue of $1,015,559 and a combined fee burden of 7.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.