Moe's Southwest Grill vs UFood Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
UFood Franchise
Investment $457,400 - $911,500$415,500 - $598,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 20000
Year Franchised 20012014
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Then-current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
UFood Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
    		• · Minimum liquid assets: $200,000 · Minimum net worth: $350,000

    Financing Options
     
    Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
    UFood 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
    UFood Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training 125 hours Classroom Training: 22.6 hours UFood Grill offers all of our franchisees a comprehensive 5-week training program at the UFood Grill University. This program includes a mix of classroom, test kitchen, and live, hands-on store training for 3 people in your organization, one of whom must be your store manager. Our field training team will assist in the opening of each store.
    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 Ongoing support
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app UFood Grill offers its franchisees a number of turnkey opening and ongoing marketing programs that will bring customers in the door. In addition, UFood Grill provides materials and promotions that are available through our graphics standards manual and marketing promotions manual available online as well as in hard copy. UFood Grill also has a state-of-the-art loyalty program for franchisees to understand customer behavior and create tailored marketing programs. UFood Grill will also help franchisees track purchasing and analyze customer shopping data.
    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
    UFood 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 UFood

    With a sleek inviting design and setting, that serves fresh and delicious food fast, UFood Grill is meeting the current and increasing demand from its customers. With all menu items that are fresh, baked and never fried, as well as under 700 calories, UFood Grill is leading the rapidly growing fast casual segment of franchising. UFood Grill offers a customizable menu with Better-For-U food that can meet all dietary needs/restrictions.
    At UFood Grill, we are with you every step of the way:

    · Site selection

    · Submittal of LOI/Lease draft

    · Store design

    · Construction

    · Training

    · Grand Opening Support

    · Ongoing operational support

    · Ongoing marketing support