What is the current range for the POS System Administration Fee at Moes Southwest Grill?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| POS System License and Lease Fees | Our then-current fee. Currently, $140 to $324 per month if you purchase the POS System under the CapEx Program and $588 to $802 per month if you lease the POS System under the HaaS Program. | As incurred | We will pay, on your behalf, our designated POS System vendor the monthly license and lease fees that are required for you to use the POS System. The fee under the CapEx Program includes the software license fee. The fee under the HaaS Program includes the software license fee and the hardware lease fee. The fees are equal to our actual costs and expenses plus a 0.5% administrative fee to offset the costs we incur administering the program. These fees may change from time to time based on the fees charged by the third-party vendor. |
| POS System Support Fee | Our then-current fee. Currently, between $125 and $250 per month. | As Incurred | You must remit this fee to us or our affiliate (or a third-party vendor approved by us) for software and hardware support for your POS System. The support service includes |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 30–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Moes Southwest Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no specific "POS System Administration Fee" listed. However, there are several fees related to the POS system. These include POS System License and Lease Fees, which range from $140 to $324 per month if the franchisee purchases the POS system under the CapEx Program, and $588 to $802 per month if they lease the POS system under the HaaS Program. Additionally, there is a POS System Support Fee, which currently ranges between $125 and $250 per month.
The POS System License and Lease Fees are paid to Moes Southwest Grill's designated POS System vendor on the franchisee's behalf. The fee under the CapEx Program includes the software license fee, while the fee under the HaaS Program includes both the software license fee and the hardware lease fee. Moes Southwest Grill states that these fees are equal to their actual costs and expenses plus a 0.5% administrative fee to offset the costs they incur administering the program. These fees may change based on the fees charged by the third-party vendor.
The POS System Support Fee is remitted to Moes Southwest Grill, their affiliate, or a third-party vendor approved by them for software and hardware support for the POS System. It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand that these fees can change over time and to factor these ongoing technology costs into their financial projections. Understanding the specific services covered by the support fee and the terms of the CapEx and HaaS programs is also crucial for budgeting and operational planning.