Rank no. 85 – Moe’s Southwest Grill – US
Rank no. 85 – Moe’s Southwest Grill – US
Products & Services: Fast-casual Southwestern food
Number of Locations: 507
Total Investment: $453.2K – 787.48K
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 | 500 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 463 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 421 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 400 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 397 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
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 NOT allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
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