Moe's Southwest Grill vs Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Moe's Southwest Grill vs Petro's Chili & Chips including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Investment $457,400 - $911,500$75,000 - $324,950
Franchise Fee $30,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%4% local+1% Nat'l
Year Founded 2000-
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Then-current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
    		• While it does help to have prior food or restaurant experience, Petros does not require it. We have franchisees from all walks of life. What is most important to us is that we have franchisees with a willingness to work hard and a passion for their business.

    Financing Options
     
    Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
    Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
    Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training 125 hours Classroom Training: 22.6 hours Prior to your restaurant opening, we will furnish initial training on the operation of a Petros Chili & Chips � restaurant. The training lasts three weeks: consisting both of classroom content and in-restaurant developmental activities. We require that two people attend training prior to the store opening.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
    Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Moe's Southwest Grill

    In December of 2000 in Atlanta, Ga. a handful of local entrepreneurs created Moe's Southwest Grill in the spirit of not-taking-yourself-too-seriously with menu names like the Homewrecker burrito, Closetalker salad and the Billy Barou nachos as well as a store design that includes abstract artwork with tongue-in-cheek sayings. Maybe it's the personal experience that keeps people coming back for more. Maybe it's the huge selection of customizable Southwest favorites. Or maybe it's the laid-back vibe and signature "Welcome to Moe's" greeting our customers hear each time they walk through the door. Regardless of the reason behind the popularity of the brand, it works - and now, after being purchased by FOCUS Brands, Inc., in August 2007, Moe's has more than 370 locations across the country with plans to grow domestically and internationally. As a testament to the wild popularity of the brand, Moe's was named the #1 fast-casual chain based on change in system-wide sales by QSR magazine and the #2 fast-casual chain under 300 units in 2006. When you join the Moe's franchisee family, you'll be working with passionate, experienced professionals who have extensive brand-building, development and operational experience in all functions of the foodservice industry. We're dedicated to the success of your franchise, and are committed to providing you with world-class support and service based on respect and trust.
    Join Moe's-- owning your own restaurant doesn't have to just be a dream.
    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee

    "Entrepreneur
    #362 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #191 in Franchise 500 for 2021
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    About Petro's Chili & Chips

    Since 1992 Petro's Chili & Chips has been operating company stores and franchising in both traditional and non-traditional venues: free standing drive thru units, strip centers, malls, theme parks, airports, sports venues and the newest addition: Petro's food trucks. Petro's Chili & Chips continues to be everyone's favorite QSR.
    Petro's Chili & Chips chooses only the best people to be franchisees. Our franchise partners are dedicated to setting the top standard of guest experience. From the taste of the food, to the speed and accuracy of the order, the power of our people to make decisions, the friendly face at the counter and the cleanliness of the restaurant, our Petro's Chili & Chips franchise partners proudly strive to deliver a great guest experience every time. Now is your chance to join the successful team of Petro's Chili & Chip's franchisees and become your own boss!