What standards must the equipment and machinery comply with for a Moes Southwest Grill restaurant?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Equipment Package. You must purchase or lease from an Approved Supplier certain equipment (like kitchen equipment) and machinery that complies with our Standards. Your actual costs will vary depending on a number of factors including, without limitation, building codes and health requirements of the state where your Restaurant is located.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 41–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Moes Southwest Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase or lease certain equipment and machinery, such as kitchen equipment, from approved suppliers. This equipment must comply with Moes Southwest Grill's standards.
The actual costs for equipment and machinery can vary based on factors like building codes and health requirements specific to the state where the restaurant is located. This means franchisees in different states may face different costs due to varying regulatory requirements.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these potential variations in cost and ensure they understand the specific requirements in their chosen location. It would be prudent to discuss these standards and potential cost variations with the franchisor and approved suppliers during the due diligence process.