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How Much Does a Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Moe's Southwest Grill franchise costs between $644,425 and $1,968,450 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,500.

$644,425
Minimum Investment
$1,968,450
Maximum Investment
$35,500
Franchise Fee

Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,500
Fee Range $4,500 – $20,500
Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,500

Moe's Southwest Grill Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment
Moe's Southwest Grill minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Moe's Southwest Grill maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $35,500
Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum $35,500
Real Estate $535,200 – $1,766,200
Construction and Build Out Costs - Freestanding $259,700 – $1,140,000
Construction and Build Out Costs - Inline and Endcap $259,700 – $573,200
Architect/Engineer $9,800 – $25,000
Rent Monthly $4,500 – $20,000
Security Deposits $1,500 – $8,000
Equipment & Assets $248,200 – $499,300
Equipment Package Lump sum $168,000 – $285,300
Millwork $21,000 – $61,800
Computer System $13,000 – $50,100
Exterior Signage Lump sum $13,900 – $35,000
Opening Inventory $15,000 – $35,000
Smallwares $9,800 – $22,000
Menu Board, Graphics and Interior Signage $7,500 – $10,100
Training $8,100 – $37,500
On-Site Training Fee $0 – $18,300
Travel and Living Expenses during Training $8,100 – $11,700
Management Training Program Fee $0 – $7,500
Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $53,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months $25,000 – $53,000
Total Estimated Investment $644,425 – $1,968,450

How Does Moe's Southwest Grill Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Moe's Southwest Grill's minimum investment of $644,425 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$644,425
Moe's Southwest Grill Min
$315,233
Food & Beverage Median Min
$1,968,450
Moe's Southwest Grill Max
$693,450
Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Moe's Southwest Grill?

The total startup cost for a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise ranges from $644,425 to $1,968,450, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $535,200 to $1,766,200.

How much is the Moe's Southwest Grill franchise fee?

The Moe's Southwest Grill franchise fee is $35,500, with a range of $4,500 to $20,500 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Moe's Southwest Grill a good investment?

Moe's Southwest Grill requires a total franchise investment of $644,425 to $1,968,450 and scores Legal Risk: 69/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Moe's Southwest Grill franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise owner make?

Moe's Southwest Grill franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,137,571 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Moe's Southwest Grill franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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