Moe’s Southwest Grill Opens at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

- Popular fast-casual burrito joint opens on RPI campus on August 18-

TROY, NY (August 15, 2011) – “Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard throughout the RPI campus when Moe’s Southwest Grill opens at 1527 15^th Street on Thursday, August 18. A Gold Award winner of the 2008 Consumer’s Choice in Chains Awards, Atlanta based Moe’s Southwest Grill’s serves fresh made-to-order burritos and southwest fare in a fun and laid back environment.

“We’re excited to bring the fresh flavors and great value that Moe’s has to offer to RPI students, faculty, staff and the Troy Community,” says Tim MacTurk, Resident District Manager for Sodexo. “The healthy offerings and friendly, speedy service at Moe’s is ideal for the campus environment.”

When you walk byTroy’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.

This location will offer a 10 percent discount to students, staff and faculty with an RPI ID. Also, campus FLEX dollars and Rensselaer Advantage Dollars (RAD) will be accepted at this location.

Moe’s in Troy will be open from Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. For more information or to place a catering order, guests may call 518-276-3896.

Moe’s Southwest Grill Signs Nationwide Agreement with Sodexo

ATLANTA, GA (May 17, 2010) – After signing a record number of multi-unit deals for franchises in strip malls and other traditional sites, Moe’s Southwest Grill will also rapidly increase the brand’s presence in non-traditional venues through an agreement with Sodexo, Inc. leading provider of quality of life solutions in education, government, healthcare and corporate settings, to open Moe’s restaurants in Sodexo-operated locations.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, the fast-casual franchise known for fresh made-to-order burritos, quesadillas and more, has more than 400 restaurants in 34 states and Canada. Of those, 20 locations currently operate in non-traditional venues. The Sodexo announcement is part of a plan that will triple that amount in the next five years.

“It’s a testament to the strength of the Moe’s concept that a major player in the non-traditional space has committed to growing with us,” says Paul Damico, president of Moe’s Southwest Grill. “I expect brand awareness will reach new heights as these high-traffic venues bring our delicious southwest fare and unique brand culture to a large audience over a short period of time.”

The first restaurant under this agreement is now operating at Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. Within the next 6-8 months, Moe’s Southwest Grill will also open restaurants at Valdosta State University, Troy University and other Sodexo-operated locations through the agreement.

“Consumers everywhere are craving fast-casual Mexican food and through this agreement with Moe’s, Sodexo units nationwide will be able to offer guests fast, made-to-order dishes with over 25 fresh ingredients to choose from,” says John Nappier, vice president of business development, Sodexo’s Retail Brand Group.  “Agreements with quality brand partners are an important part of how Sodexo provides market-relevant options that improve the quality of daily life for our customers.”

In addition to these non-traditional venue agreements, plans call for Moe’s Southwest Grill to open 50 new restaurants throughout 2010. In the First Quarter alone, the restaurant chain has sold more franchise deals than all of 2009 combined, proving that Moe’s is attracting a great deal of strong business partners that believe in the brand.