MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Moe’s Southwest Grill operates fast-casual restaurants featuring customizable southwestern food products like burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and salads. The franchise business model involves granting licenses to franchisees to operate restaurants under the Moe’s brand, supported by a centralized supply chain, marketing, and operational services from affiliates. It targets consumers seeking quick-service, fresh Mexican-inspired meals in a welcoming atmosphere.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 3% ad fund (up to 4%) + $460-$1,247/mo in POS license/lease, support, loyalty app, online ordering, and other fixed software fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 485 Traditional Franchises that reported sales in all 52 weeks of Fiscal Year 2024, excluding those not reporting sales for 52 weeks, newly opened, reacquired, or permanently closed in Fiscal Year 2024. (Based on page 1 preamble and page 2, Note 1).
* Average gross revenue is taken from the 'Total Average Net Sales' in the 'AVERAGE NET SALES BY QUARTILE' table on page 1. Median gross revenue is taken from the 'Total Median Net Sales' in the same table. Top and bottom quartile revenues are from their respective 'Average Net Sales' rows. No profit or EBITDA figures could be extracted or estimated as the FDD explicitly states 'These sales figures do not reflect the costs of sales, operating expenses or other costs or expenses that must be deducted from the Net Sales figures to obtain your net income or profit.' (Page 2, Note 3).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL Current | N/A | $31K | 5.0% | 591 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+24 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL franchisees (2012 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
371 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
371 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination, nonrenewal, and breach of settlement disputes with the same franchisee group (Taylor Investment Partners II, LLC and affiliates), including related counterclaims and a federal trademark infringement action.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL franchise is $1,235,422. The median revenue is $1,166,787.
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