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Moe’s Southwest Grill vs Taco John's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Moe’s Southwest Grill and Taco John's are quick-service restaurants franchises. Moe’s Southwest Grill requires an investment of $745K – $1.8M while Taco John's requires $437K – $2.1M. In terms of revenue, Taco John's reports higher average unit revenue at $1.2M. On SBA loan performance, Moe’s Southwest Grill has a lower charge-off rate (14.5%) compared to Taco John's (21.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Moe’s Southwest Grill B (Above Average) and Taco John's F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$745K – $1.8M
$437K – $2.1M
Franchise Fee
$31K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.2M
$1.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
14.5% (79 loans)
21.5% (74 loans)
Total Units
612
343
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2001
1969
FDD Year
2024
2024