PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans vs Moe’s Southwest Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans and Moe’s Southwest Grill are quick-service restaurants franchises. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans requires an investment of $915K – $1.7M while Moe’s Southwest Grill requires $644K – $2.0M. In terms of revenue, Moe’s Southwest Grill reports higher average unit revenue at $1.2M. Note: Reported for a subset of outlets rather than the whole system; Reported as net sales, not gross sales. Moe’s Southwest Grill has SBA lending data on file with a 12.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans B (Above average) and Moe’s Southwest Grill B (Above average).