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The real numbers on owning a MOOYAH franchise

Fast Casual Burger Restaurant · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$452,050–$990,600
Total fees
8.5% of sales
Outlets
76
Closure signals
3 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses AUV only ($1,118,334 avg; $1,016,595 median) for 62 of 72 franchised units in FY2025. No cost, profit, or owner income data provided. Excludes 10 units including new openings. Top-quartile cherry-picking present.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Net franchised unit count declined 2023-2024; 10 ceased operations across 3 years; Louisiana lost 3 units in 2025.

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Franchisor's framing: Discloses AUV only ($1,118,334 avg; $1,016,595 median) for 62 of 72 franchised units in FY2025.…
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MOOYAH franchise — frequently asked

How much does a MOOYAH franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $452,050–$990,600, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do MOOYAH franchise owners make?
Discloses AUV only ($1,118,334 avg; $1,016,595 median) for 62 of 72 franchised units in FY2025. No cost, profit, or owner income data provided. Excludes 10 units including new openings. Top-quartile cherry-picking present. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the MOOYAH franchise failure rate?
Net franchised unit count declined 2023-2024; 10 ceased operations across 3 years; Louisiana lost 3 units in 2025.
Is a MOOYAH franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. MOOYAH scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36047-202604-07 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with MOOYAH or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.