FRANCHISING:

From the first “Welcome to Moe’s” to the last bite of a Joey Bag of Donuts burrito, the Moe’s experience is unmatched. We hate to brag, so instead we’ll share these stats and let them do it for us: Moe's was named a Top Ten Growth Chain by Restaurant Hospitality in 2007, a Gold Award winner of the 2008 Consumer's Choice in Chains Awards and the next “It” brand by AOL Business in 2009. So, maybe we do like to brag a little.

When you join the Moe's family, you'll be working with passionate, experienced professionals who have extensive brand-building, marketing, development and operational experience in all functions of the foodservice industry. As part of FOCUS Brands, we are dedicated to the success of your franchise, and are committed to providing you with world-class support and service based on respect and trust. If you dream of a Fish Taco Called Wanda and always have a Beatles song stuck in your head, make your dream a reality and open a Moe’s.

Moe's Offers Franchise Partners:

Multi-Unit development opportunities
Franchised focused owner with "Skin In The Game"
An opportunity to own the most unique and differentiated brand in one of the most popular and fast growing restaurant segments: fast casual Mexican
An efficient and customizable restaurant design to maximize return on investment
Access to a dedicated, passionate Franchise support team
Exposure to a music play list full of your favorite dead artists and all of the Moe’s burritos you can eat

Pre-Opening Development:

Access to FOCUS Brands network of real estate brokers, architects, lenders, contractors, and development department tools and resources
Design and construction support and assistance
Dedicated franchise support team

Comprehensive Training:

Intensive classroom instruction at Moe’s University
Hands-on training in an existing Moe’s restaurant
Training reference manuals, including electronic supplements
Web site access to training tools

Marketing:

Innovative marketing plans, programs and promotions
High quality merchandising, point of purchase and advertising materials
Seasonal marketing campaigns
Online access to a database of local store marketing ideas and materials
Proprietary recipes and new product rollouts

Ongoing Support:

Regular consultant visits from Moe’s franchise support team
Regular quality and assurance consultations
Business review analysis of store sales and performance vs. system-wide benchmarks
Operating system manuals

Moe’s is looking for Franchise Partners that are passionate about owning their own business and creating lasting memories for their guests. Moe’s owners are business people that excel in the restaurant environment, enjoy giving back to the community and have an excellent sense of humor. I mean c’mon, we’ve got a burrito called Joey Bag of Donuts.

It’s important that Moe’s Franchise Partners have:

Restaurant management experience as an owner and/or operator
A minimum financial net worth of $1 million and liquidity of $300,000
Enthusiasm for the brand and business ownership
An unstoppable urge to yell “Welcome to Moe’s” loud and often

Ready to get started?

Please fill out the Moe’s Request for Consideration form.

Love the idea of unlimited Moe’s food, but not so sure you’ve got what it takes to be a Head Burristo (a.k.a. Moe’s burrito expert)? Moe’s now offers an Internship Program where you can train and work at a Moe’s location to help you make up your mind. For details, contact Sheri Boxberger at sboxberger@moes.com

Step 1:

Complete the Moe's Request

For Consideration Form

We just need to understand a little bit about you and your plans for owning a Moe’s. We can’t get started without it, so click here and cross this part off your list: Moe's Request for Consideration Form (RFC).

Step 2:

Franchise Sales Director Meeting

If you’ve submitted your completed RFC, you’re ready for step 2. Bam! A Franchise Sales Director will receive your form and contact you to discuss your plans. Upload a new ring tone, invest in a neon green cell phone case – do what you need to do to keep that phone handy.

Step 3:

Franchise Disclosure & Due Diligence

Next, you’ll meet with a Franchise Sales Director face-to-face and if you are still interested in moving forward, they will provide you with our disclosure document, a.k.a. the FDD. This document explains the Moe's franchise in detail and includes the franchise agreement that you would sign in order to become a Moe’s Franchise Partner. Pour yourself an ice cold beverage and slip into your easy chair, because Step 3 requires some reading. As required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), you’ll have a minimum of 10 days to review the document and conduct your due diligence. As they say, “rules is rules.”

Step 4:

Franchise Application

Take your time to learn as much as you can and ask lots of questions. Once you are ready and committed to own your own Moe’s Southwest Grill, the next step is to complete the franchise application found in your FDD. Hand over your completed application to a Moe’s Franchise Sales Director so they can put together a “review package” for Moe’s franchise review committee.

Step 5:

Signing the Franchise Agreement &

Paying the Franchise Fee

Once your application is approved, you will be sent the franchise agreements that you will be required to sign. You will have a minimum of five days to sign your franchise agreement and pay your franchise fee. You sign, we sign, we hug, we laugh, we cry and then the fun begins…

Step 6:

Welcome to Moe's!

Once we have countersigned your agreement, you can test your “Welcome to Moe’s” skills as an official Franchise Partner. We know you’ll be anxious to get started right away. Rest assured our franchise support team will be with you every step of the way from selecting your site to rolling your first burrito. At Moe’s, our number one priority is to make our Franchise Partners happy. Welcome to Moe’s!

Join the team that is bringing Moe's cool experience and fresh southwest fare to the world.

Moe's Southwest Grill is now seeking qualified franchise partners interested in multi-unit development in countries around the world. Please note Moe's Southwest Grill does not license or franchise single units outside of the United States.

The size of the territory, the market conditions and census data will help to determine the minimum location commitment for each territory. Investment ranges will vary and minimum qualifications in terms of liquid capital available and total net worth are typically upwards of US$1.1 million in liquid assets. Fees include a territory fee, franchise fees for the locations (full or express), and ongoing royalty and advertising fees.

All countries are available. A process requiring much consideration and review begins once you complete the International Request for Consideration below:

International Request for Consideration (PDF)

International Request for Consideration (DOC)

Once the application is completed please send to Sonja Forbes at sforbes@focusbrands.com or you can fax it to +1-678-690-5469 and please include a cover sheet addressed to Sonja Forbes.