Moustaki Authentic Gyros franchise
2024 filing · May 1, 2024Shares sales figures
Moustaki Authentic Gyros at a glance
A fast-casual Greek restaurant serving gyros, sandwiches, salads, dips and bowls. At the end of 2023 there were 3 Moustaki Authentic Gyros locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Typical size
- 1,500–2,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $92K–$772K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- 5.5% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus local advertising of at least 1% of sales
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 1% of gross sales, not charged at present
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 3
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
- States
- 1
- Most in Pennsylvania
From Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Moustaki Authentic Gyros among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Moustaki Authentic Gyros | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $431,900 | Costs more than 58% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $30,000 | Lower than 72% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5.5% | Lower than 66% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 3 | Fewer than 78% of franchises |
How much a Moustaki Authentic Gyros franchise costs
Opening one Moustaki Authentic Gyros costs an estimated $92,050 to $771,750. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($10,000 to $350,000) and furniture, fixtures and equipment; office setup ($10,000 to $250,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Licenses & Permits | $100 | $500 | |
| Initial Inventory | $8,000 | $14,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $10,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $92,050 | $771,750 | |
Source: Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC, 2024 filing, page 17
Moustaki Authentic Gyros franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC, 2024 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5.5% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus local advertising of at least 1% of sales. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 1% of gross sales, not charged at present. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC, 2024 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from page 15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Moustaki Authentic Gyros publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC, 2024 filing, page 39
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $710K–$1.3M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How Moustaki Authentic Gyros compares
Of the 309 fast food franchises on this site, Moustaki Authentic Gyros is the 9th cheapest to open and the 239th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Moustaki Authentic Gyros | Typical fast food brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $92K | $353K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $772K | $786K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5.5% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 3 | 23 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 189 of 309 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 309 brands in fast food franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Company-owned restaurants are run by the franchisor's affiliates.
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Source: Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC, 2024 filing, page 44
Where Moustaki Authentic Gyros locations are
At the end of 2023, Moustaki Authentic Gyros had locations in 1 state. The most are in Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania3
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Source: Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC, 2024 filing, page 44
Who owns Moustaki Authentic Gyros?
Moustaki Authentic Gyros franchises are sold by Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC’s 2024 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Moustaki Authentic Gyros filings
The figures on this page come from Moustaki Franchise Systems LLC’s 2024 filing, issued May 1, 2024, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | May 1, 2024 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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