About Moustaki Authentic Gyros Franchise
Moustaki Authentic Gyros is a fast casual restaurant franchise serving Greek inspired cuisine, including gyros, sandwiches, salads, dips, bowls, and other Mediterranean style menu items.
The brand has been franchising since 2023 and targets the growing consumer appetite for fresh, flavorful ethnic food in a quick service format that appeals to a wide range of customers.
The franchise fee is $30,000.
Moustaki Authentic Gyros Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$92K
Average Investment
$432K
Maximum Investment
$772K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.5% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 1% of Gross Sales (not currently charged) for Brand Fund Contribution; 1% of Gross Sales for Local Advertising Payment (difference paid to Brand Fund if not met); 1% to 2% of Gross Sales for Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives (if established) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $92,050 – $771,750 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $92K–$772K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 1% of Gross Sales (not currently charged) for Brand Fund Contribution; 1% of Gross Sales for Local Advertising Payment (difference paid to Brand Fund if not met); 1% to 2% of Gross Sales for Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives (if established)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment; Office Setup | $10,000 | $250,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $10,000 | $350,000 |
| Design & Architect Fees | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| 3 Months’ Lease Payments and Security Deposits | $9,000 | $18,000 |
| Signage | $3,000 | $35,000 |
| Insurance | $950 | $2,750 |
| Training | $500 | $1,500 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Computer System, Internet & Phone | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| POS | $500 | $1,500 |
| Grand Opening Program | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses & Permits | $100 | $500 |
| Initial Inventory | $8,000 | $14,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $10,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Technology Fee | The then-current fee (not currently charged) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (estimated to be approximately $2,500) |
| Unauthorized Advertising Fee | $500 per occurrence |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Reimbursement of our costs, plus a 20% administration charge |
| Additional Training or Assistance Fees | $2,500 per additional person for initial training and $250 per attendee per day for additional training |
| Conference Fee | The then-current fee (currently estimated to be $500 per person) |
| Supplier and Product Evaluation Fee | Costs of inspection (estimated to be approximately $100 to $500) |
| Food Safety Audit | Cost of audit (estimated to be approximately $2,500) |
| Replacement of Franchise Operations Manual | $500 |
| Customer Issue Resolution | The reasonable costs we incur for responding to a customer complaint |
| Payment Service Fee | Up to 4% of total charge |
| Late Payment Fee | $100 per occurrence, plus the lesser of the daily equivalent of 18% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | $100 per occurrence, plus the lesser of the daily equivalent of 18% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law |
| Failure to Submit Required Report Fee | $100 per occurrence and $100 per week |
| Management Fee | $250 per day, plus costs and expenses |
| Professional Fees and Expenses | Will vary under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Relocation Fee | Our costs (including attorney fees) |
| De-Identification | All amounts incurred by us related to de-identification |
| Transfer to Entity Fee | Our actual costs |
| Liquidated Damages | Will vary under the circumstances (minimum $30,000) |
| Broker Fees | Our actual cost of the brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or similar charges |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 39 classroom hours and 102 on-the-job hours |
| Classroom Training | 39 |
| On-the-Job Training | 102 |
| Training Location | Philadelphia, PA or other location we designate |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require or offer additional training for newly hired personnel, refresher courses, remedial training, or advanced courses. Fees may apply for additional training ($250 per attendee per day) and expenses are the franchisee's responsibility. Required attendance at national or regional conferences also incurs a fee and travel expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | one to three-mile radius |
| Description | The Territory is determined based on geographic area, population properties, and demographic characteristics, typically a one to three-mile radius around the Moustaki Authentic Gyros Business. This right is not granted for metropolitan areas (population > 50,000) or non-traditional locations (airport, hotel, convention center, etc.). The franchisor retains all territory rights for itself and affiliates outside the granted territory and may compete through other channels. Territory may be modified upon renewal. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | Ten years |
| Renewal Term | two successor terms of five years |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Conditions | If you are in good standing and meet other requirements, you may add two successor terms of five years. You must sign our then-current Franchise Agreement and ancillary documents for the successor term, which may have materially different terms and conditions (including higher royalty and advertising contributions). |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor has the right to approve all transfers. Conditions for approval include being in good standing and meeting other requirements listed in Section 19.2. Franchisor has a right of first refusal to acquire the franchisee's business. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate upon certain violations of the Franchise Agreement by you. Curable defaults have a 30-day cure period. Non-curable defaults are listed in Section 20.2 of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise; After termination/expiration for no year(s) within a 25-mile radius of former business and other Moustaki Authentic Gyros businesses. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisees cannot engage in a diverting business, hold more than 5% ownership in a competitive business, induce customers to transfer business, or perform services for a competitive business. After termination or expiration, owners are restricted from having an interest in, owning, managing, operating, financing, controlling, or participating in any competitive business within a 25-mile radius of their former business and any other Moustaki Authentic Gyros businesses. The restricted period may be extended if prohibited activities occur. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Responsible Owner (or Franchise Manager) must successfully complete the initial training program. If a legal entity, each owner must sign a Franchise Owner Agreement, and spouses must also sign. Any Franchise Manager and officer of the legal entity must sign a System Protection Agreement. Employees with access to confidential information must sign a confidentiality agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase or lease all products, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, and real estate from franchisor designees, approved suppliers, or franchisor/affiliates. Proprietary food products and recipes must be purchased from franchisor or licensed third parties. Products bearing trademarks must be purchased from approved suppliers. Approximately 90% of purchases for opening and operating are from approved suppliers or under franchisor specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor may utilize proprietary food products and recipes and may continue to develop and own proprietary recipes. Franchisees must purchase proprietary products from franchisor or licensed third parties. All non-proprietary ingredients, beverages, cooking materials, containers, cartons, bags, menus, napkins, other paper and plastic products, utensils, uniforms and other supplies must conform to quality standards and reasonable specifications. Certain trademarked products (plates, cups, boxes, containers) must be purchased from approved suppliers. Franchisees must use designated menus and menu boards. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Neither we nor our affiliates derived revenue or other material consideration as a result of franchisees’ required purchases or leases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Moustaki Authentic Gyros Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$607K – $1.0M
Sample Size
3 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Moustaki Authentic Gyros Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMoustaki Authentic Gyros has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Moustaki Authentic Gyros System Growth
Total Units
3
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
3
Moustaki Authentic Gyros currently operates 0 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Moustaki Authentic Gyros Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Moustaki Authentic Gyros franchise ranges from $92,050 to $771,750, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Moustaki Authentic Gyros charges a royalty fee of 5.5% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 1% of Gross Sales (not currently charged) for Brand Fund Contribution; 1% of Gross Sales for Local Advertising Payment (difference paid to Brand Fund if not met); 1% to 2% of Gross Sales for Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives (if established) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Moustaki Authentic Gyros Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Moustaki Authentic Gyros to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Moustaki Authentic Gyros franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 3 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Moustaki Authentic Gyros has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $92,050-$771,750, a 5.5% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $92,050 to $771,750 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $92,050 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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