Ideal Franchise Prospect – Moe’s Southwest Grill Franchise

At the heart of every Moe’s Southwest Grill^® is the passion and fun-loving spirit that our franchise owners bring to the brand.

The ideal candidate will have:

Multi-unit Restaurant Operating Experience

Ability to Open 3+ Locations

People-development Orientation

Strong Community Connections for GrassRoots Marketing

Fun-Loving and Energetic Personality

"The food is awesome and the brand is fun and that starts from the top. We are serious business owners but we don't take ourselves too seriously."
- Guy Campbell, Franchise Owner with 11 Moe's Southwest Grill^® Locations

Here is a cost breakdown to own a Moe’s.

TYPE OF EXPENDITURE	LOW	HIGH
Initial Franchise Fee	$30,500
Construction & Build Out Costs	$170,000	$500,000
Permitting	$1,700	$2,500
Equipment Package	$80,000	$125,000
Millwork	$40,000	$48,000
Menu Board, Graphics & Interior Signage	$12,000	$15,000
Exterior Signage	$10,000	$27,000
Computer System	$12,500	$46,500
Smallwares	$11,700	$15,000
TV/Music	$2,000	$3,300
Architect/Engineering	$11,500	$32,000
Rent	$4,500	$20,000
Grand Opening Marketing	$25,000	$60,000
Legal & Accounting Fees	$3,000	$10,000
Insurance	$3,500	$15,000
Misc. Opening Costs	$10,000	$25,000
Security Deposits	$1,000	$10,000
Training Fees	$0	$5,040
Travel & Living Expenses during Training	$5,000	$30,000
Opening Inventory	$4,000	$10,000
Additional Funds (3 Months)	$25,000	$50,000
TOTALS	$474,900	$1,109,840

*These figures are an estimate of a franchisee’s total initial investment in one Moe’s store, as disclosed in Moe’s Franchise Disclosure Document (dated March 25, 2021). A franchise owner’s actual investment and expenditures may vary considerably from the estimates shown, depending on many factors including geographical area, sales venue, the amount of space you lease and the capabilities of any particular management and service team. For a more complete understanding of the expenses described in this chart and related variables, please see Item 7 of Moe’s Franchise Disclosure Document, which goes into much further detail than the following notations.

Welcome to Moe’s^®! Here’s how you can apply to own your own Moe’s.

Complete the Moe’s Request for More Information Form.

We’d like to understand what makes you tick, your experience and your plans for owning a Moe's. Click here to complete the form.

Have an introductory call with a Moe’s Pre-qualification Manager.

This is your official introduction to Moe's. We'll talk to you about the general qualification requirements, both financial and operational, and your territory of interest.

Have an introductory call with a Moe’s Sales Director.

This is your opportunity to speak with one of our sales directors. We'll talk to you about specific qualification requirements as well as an overview of the process to owning a Moe's restaurant.

Receive a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and application.

If you are interested in moving forward, we will provide you with our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which explains the Moe's restaurant franchise in detail and includes a copy of the sample franchise agreement as well as the franchise application.

Submit your application for approval and complete your due diligence.

Your submitted application will be processed for review by the review committee. Once you have been approved, your franchise agreements will be sent to you for review.

Welcome to Moe’s^®!

Once you have signed your agreements, they are received and countersigned in Atlanta, and all fees are paid, you are officially a Moe's franchise owner!

Moe’s owners LOVE owning this brand!

“The food is awesome and the brand is fun and that starts from the top. We are serious business owners but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.”

Guy Campbell, Franchise Owner with 11 Moe’s Southwest Grill® locations