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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar vs Moe's Sw Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Moe's Sw Grill are full-service restaurants franchises. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar requires an investment of $2.4M – $7.1M while Moe's Sw Grill requires $644K – $2.0M. In terms of revenue, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar reports higher average unit revenue at $2.8M. Moe's Sw Grill has SBA lending data on file with a 11.9% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar A (Strongest tier) and Moe's Sw Grill B (Above average).

Investment Range
$2.4M – $7.1M
$644K – $2.0M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$36K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.8M
$1.2MOutlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
11.9% (136 loans)
Total Units
1,545
568
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
2017
FDD Year
2024
2026