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At a Glance
Products & Services: Fast-casual Southwestern food
Number of Locations: 493
Total Investment: $450.62K - 768.84K
Founded: 2000
Began Franchising: 2001
About Moe's Southwest Grill
Moe's Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant serving southwestern items such as burritos, tacos, nachos and quesadillas. Many menu items have names inspired by popular movies and television shows. Moe's was founded by Raving Brands in 2000 and joined Focus Brands, franchisor of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, and Schlotzsky's, in 2007.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 485 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 | 463 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 421 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 400 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 397 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $450,615 - $768,843
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $500,000
Operations
65% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Website & promo tools
Franchise Ranking History
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