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The real numbers on owning a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise
Quick Service Restaurant - Mexican/Southwestern · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$644,425–$1,968,450
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
568
Closure signals
33 ceased, 40 terminated
Lawsuits
3
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses Traditional Franchise net sales by quartile for FY2025. Top quartile averaged $1.75M; bottom $719K. Excludes non-traditional, co-branded, affiliate locations; unaudited franchisee-submitted data.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
33 closures in FY2025; 40 non-renewals/terminations in FY2025; net decline 28 outlets.
Legal history (Item 3)
3 matters disclosed.
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How much does a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $644,425–$1,968,450, including a $35,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Moe's Southwest Grill franchise owners make?
Discloses Traditional Franchise net sales by quartile for FY2025. Top quartile averaged $1.75M; bottom $719K. Excludes non-traditional, co-branded, affiliate locations; unaudited franchisee-submitted data. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Moe's Southwest Grill franchise failure rate?
33 closures in FY2025; 40 non-renewals/terminations in FY2025; net decline 28 outlets.
Is a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Moe's Southwest Grill scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35791-202604-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Moe's Southwest Grill or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.