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Moe's Southwest Grill FDD Analysis · 2026

Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Moe's Southwest Grill franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$644K–$1.97M
System size
568total locations
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026filed April 2

§System size — between its 2025 and 2026 FDD filings, Moe's Southwest Grill contracted from 596 to 568 locations. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Moe's Southwest Grill's 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$644,425–$1,968,450
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Includes a financial performance representation.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
568 locations
Down from 596 in the 2025 filing.
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The royalty, brand fund, and every other recurring fee are itemized in Item 6.
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The initial franchise fee and other upfront costs are listed in Item 5.
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Item 12
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Territory

Territory rights and their limits are defined in Item 12.
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Moe's Southwest Grill's $644K–$1.97M sits against a median of $660,000 across the 468 food franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

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Moe's Southwest Grill's franchise agreement spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

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

Moe's Southwest Grill's 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $644,425–$1,968,450. The itemized breakdown, including the initial franchise fee, is in Items 5 and 7.

What are the ongoing fees for a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise?

The royalty, brand-fund contribution, and every other recurring fee are itemized in Item 6 of Moe's Southwest Grill's 2026 FDD. Clara walks you through the full fee schedule in your Clearly Workspace.

Does Moe's Southwest Grill share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Moe's Southwest Grill's 2026 FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace.

How many Moe's Southwest Grill locations are there?

Moe's Southwest Grill's 2026 FDD reports 568 locations (Item 20).

Drawn from Moe's Southwest Grill's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · filed April 2, 2026.

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