In 2022, how many Moes Southwest Grill outlets were terminated in Connecticut?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at start of year | Outlets opened | Termin ations | Non renewals | Reacquired by franchisor | Ceased operations other reasons | Outlets at end of the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | |
| Connecticut | 2023 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 84–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Moe's Southwest Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were two terminations of Moe's Southwest Grill outlets in Connecticut during 2022. At the start of 2022, there were 21 outlets in Connecticut. During that year, there were no new outlets opened, two terminations, and the year ended with 19 outlets in Connecticut.
Franchise terminations can occur for a variety of reasons, including failure to meet brand standards, financial difficulties, or breach of the franchise agreement. The fact that two locations were terminated in Connecticut in 2022 could indicate challenges in that market or specific issues with those franchisees.
A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons for these terminations and understand what support and training Moe's Southwest Grill provides to help franchisees succeed and avoid termination. Understanding the common pitfalls and how the franchisor addresses them can be valuable in assessing the risk and opportunity associated with a Moe's Southwest Grill franchise in Connecticut.