Moe’s Southwest Grill Groton, CT, Grand Opening

Popular fast-casual burrito joint opens on April 18, Donates 15% Sales to Navy Marine Corp Relief Society 

Groton, CT (April 18, 2013) – “Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard throughout Groton when Moe’s Southwest Grill opens at Groton Square Shopping Plaza 220 Route 12 on Thursday, April 18. Fifteen percent of sales from that day will be donated to Navy Marine Corp Relief Society, a private non-profit organization just down the street from Moe’s that provides financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States. This will be franchise partners Matt Rusconi and David Vorchheimer’s sixth Moe’s in Connecticut.

“We hope to experience the same warm reception at Groton that we received at our Waterford location,” said Rusconi. “Giving back to the community, who we truly enjoy partnering with, is simply part of our operations model.”

Ranked #1 in the Fast Casual Mexican Category by Entrepreneur in 2011, Atlanta based Moe’s Southwest Grill’s serves fresh made-to-order burritos and southwest fare in a fun and laid back environment. When you walk by Groton’s newest burrito joint the first thing you’ll hear is a familiar “Welcome to Moe’s!” It’s more than a greeting; it’s a way of life for the folks who customize each meal fresh to order right in front of the guest.

All meals, including signature items like the Homewrecker burrito, Close Talker salad and John Coctostan quesadilla, are served with free chips and salsa. While Moe’s is best known for its burritos packed with a choice of over 20 fresh ingredients, the menu also features kid’s, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Guests can also try the new Coca-Cola Freestyle® soda fountain. The sleek, stylish new fountains are touch screen operated, enabling consumers to select from more than 100 regular and low-calorie beverage brands – including more than 70 diet, low-calorie and 90 caffeine-free beverages, 80+ unique brands offered nowhere else, as well as many varieties of waters, sports drinks, lemonades and sparkling beverages that, prior to the arrival of Coca-Cola Freestyle, were not available in the U.S.

This location will offer a Moe Monday special which includes any burrito, chips, salsa and a drink for only $6.99. On Tuesday night starting at 4 p.m., they offer free Kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal, and they also offer catering.

Moe’s in Groton will be open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information guests may call 860-405-9661.

Moe’s Southwest Grill Opens New Opry Mills Mall Location with “Pay What You Want” Day

Popular fast-casual burrito joint opens March 7, Proceeds Benefit Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee and the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation 

NASHVILLE, TN – (March 7, 2012) – “Welcome to Moe’s” will soon be heard in the Opry Mills Mall when Moe’s Southwest Grill opens at 433 Opry Mills Drive, on Thursday, March 7, 2013. The seventh location to open in Middle Tennessee, this Moe’s is celebrating its grand opening and giving back to the community with “Pay What You Want” day on Friday, March 8 where customers make a donation in any amount they choose in exchange for their meal. All proceeds collected will benefit the Middle Tennessee Boys and Girls Club and the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation. In addition, Moe’s will be giving away more than $1000 worth of gift cards and food items and on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, sides of Moe’s famous Queso will be free.

All meals, including signature items like the Homewrecker burrito, Close Talker salad and John Coctostan quesadilla, are served with free chips and salsa. While Moe’s is best known for its burritos packed with a choice of over 20 fresh ingredients, the menu also features kid’s, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Moe’s Southwest Grill opened its first Middle Tennessee restaurant more than eight years ago in Cool Springs. That location, along with Spring Hill, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Harding Road and West End in Nashville, makes the Opry Mills location franchise partner Scott Portis’ seventh Moe’s.

This location will be open Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more information guests may call (615) 823-6450.

Moe’s Southwest Grill Savannah Grand Opening

Popular fast-casual burrito joint opens; 10% Sales to Benefit Jacob G. Smith Elementary

Savannah, GA (December 3, 2012) – “Welcome to Moe’s!” will now be heard throughout Savannah at Moe’s Southwest Grill at 150 W. Julian Street. As the second Savannah location of franchise owners Chris Brown and Phil Stewart, they are hoping to spread the burrito love further with this downtown location. To celebrate the opening, they will be donating 10% of sales that night to a local elementary school. Ranked #1 in the Fast Casual Mexican Category by Entrepreneur in 2011, Atlanta based Moe’s Southwest Grill’s serves fresh made-to-order burritos and southwest fare in a fun and laid back environment.

Owner Chris Brown states “Phil and I so are so excited for our opening that we are giving 10% of sales, from 5pm to close on our grand opening day, back to Jacob G. Smith elementary. Moe’s has a tradition of giving back and supporting the community that supports us.”

Moe’s in Savannah will be serving breakfast, in addition to its normal items at later hours, and will be open Sunday through Wednesday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday 7 a.m. – 3 a.m. For more information guests may call 912-335-2520.

“Pay What You Want” Day to Bring in New Columbia Moe’s Location

Popular fast-casual burrito joint opens on Nov. 29, Donations to Benefit Epworth Children’s Home

Columbia, SC (November 28, 2012) – “Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard throughout Columbia when Moe’s Southwest Grill opens at 4601 Devine St, Suite B, on Thursday, November 29. Moe’s is opening its doors and giving back to the community with “Pay What You Want Day” where customers make a donation in any amount they choose in exchange for their meal. All donations collected on the grand opening day will benefit the Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia. This location is the fourth in the area for owners Chris Smith and Steve Taylor, Moe’s 2012 Franchisees of The Year.

This location will offer a Moe Monday special which includes any burrito, chips, salsa and a drink for only $5.55. Kid’s Eat Free all day on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Moe’s in Columbia will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information guests may call 803-832-7498.

Mid-Atlantic Moe’s Southwest Grill Restaurants Helping with Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

10 Percent of Entire Day’s Proceeds Going to Local Food Banks on Thursday, Nov. 15

Atlanta – Nov. 13, 2012 – With a strong footprint in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, Moe’s Southwest Grill® is giving back by aiding Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Many communities that Moe’s serves were hit hard by the storm, and numerous locations have banded together in order to make as much impact as possible. On Thursday, Nov. 15, more than 30 Moe’s restaurants in the region will be donating 10 percent of the entire day’s proceeds to local food banks.

“Moe’s is not an organization that sits back and watches others take care of things,” said Moe’s Field Marketing Manager Joe Salome, who is organizing the event. “We would be nowhere without our loyal customers and supportive local communities, so it is our duty to help them get through this rough time.”

Moe’s restaurants have already donated more than 4,000 burritos and tacos to those in need since the storm made landfall in late October. Participating locations for the fundraiser on Nov. 15 include:

• Connecticut: Glastonbury, Hartford, Milford, New Haven, Waterford
• New Jersey: Branchburg, Clifton, Depford, East Windsor, Edgewater, Hamilton, Mahwah, Marlboro, Mays Landing, Millville, North Brunswick,  Northvale, Paramus, Parsippany, Pompton Plains, Rutgers, Sicklerville, Sommerset
• New York: Long Island (East Meadow, Garden City, Greenvale, Oceanside, Rocky Point, Smithtown, Woodbury), Staten Island
• Pennsylvania: Bethlehem, Philadelphia (Chestnut Street and Suburban Train Station), Stroudsburg, Warrington, Wyomissing

The local food banks that will benefit include Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Island Harvest (Long Island), Food Bank of Delaware, and City Harvest (New York and Staten Island). With this initiative, Moe’s is estimating that between $6-7,000 will be donated in one day to help hungry families displaced by the hurricane or without power. For store addresses and hours, please visit www.moes.com.

Media Contact: John Everette, Fishman PR & Marketing, 847-945-1300 or jeverette@fishmanpr.com