Moe’s Southwest Grill Opening New Location in Duluth, Ga.

Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand Hosts Gives Back to the Community and Offers Chance to Win Free Burritos for a Year

Duluth, Ga. – February 25, 2016 – Welcome to Moe’s!^® Moe’s Southwest Grill^®, the fast-casual restaurant best known for creating craveable burritos to order with fresh, flavorful ingredients, is opening their newest location in Duluth at 1550 Pleasant Hill Road on March 3 at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, March 2, the Duluth Moe’s will kick things off by hosting a fundraiser for Berkmar High School from 5 to 8 p.m. where guests can pay $5 at the door for an entree, side, and drink with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the local high school.

The Duluth Moe’s will continue the grand opening celebration by treating the first 100 customers in line to free burritos for a year on Thursday, March 3. The free burritos a year prize entitles each winner to one burrito per week at the Duluth Moe’s. Guests can also take advantage of a $5 burrito and a drink special available all day.

The Duluth Moe’s is owned and operated by franchisee Hanif Merchant, who has been with Moe’s for more than 12 years. Merchant also operates additional Moe’s locations in Duluth, Suwanee, Loganville, Snellville, and Covington.

“As an Atlanta-based restaurant, Moe’s has an incredibly loyal following in Georgia and we love to bring the community together around our fresh, handcrafted food,” said Merchant. “We’re looking forward celebrating our rock star fans in a big way from the first day we open our doors.”

There are three things Moe’s newbies should know: the crew will greet you with “welcome to Moe’s” when you walk in the door (don’t be jolted – it’s normal), the most popular burrito is lovingly called the Homewrecker, and Moe’s Famous Queso is famous for a reason.

Each meal is created-to-order in a way that is as unique as the people Moe’s serves. With honestly good ingredients like all-natural chicken, grass-fed steak, organic tofu and handcrafted guacamole, Moe’s offers a wide variety of options to meet guest’s unique tastes and lifestyle. And no matter the meal, guests can always count on getting free chips and salsa.

Moe’s in Duluth will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, guests may call (XXX-XXX-XXXX) or visit www.moes.com. Don’t forget to connect with Moe’s on Instagram, Twitter, Vine and Facebook, by tagging your posts and pics with #welcometomoes.

About Moe’s Southwest Grill^®

Welcome to Moe’s!^® Founded in 2000 in Atlanta, GA, Moe’s Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise featuring fresh, handmade, customizable southwestern food in a welcoming environment that rocks. Moe’s is committed to serving only the highest quality ingredients 100% of the time at all of our locations in the U.S and abroad. While Moe’s is best known for its burritos packed with a choice of more than 20 fresh, flavorful ingredients, the menu also features kid’s, vegetarian and low-calorie options, all served with free chips and salsa. Check out Moe’s online at www.moes.com.

About FOCUS Brands Inc.

Atlanta-based FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 4,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 60 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel^®, Cinnabon^®, Schlotzsky’s^®, Moe’s Southwest Grill^®, Auntie Anne’s^® and McAlister’s Deli^®, as well as Seattle’s Best Coffee^® on certain military bases and in certain international markets.  Please visit www.focusbrands.com to learn more.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Opening New Location in Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Camp Pendleton, Calif. – February 25, 2016 – Welcome to Moe’s!^® Moe’s Southwest Grill^®, the fast-casual restaurant best known for creating craveable burritos to order with fresh, flavorful ingredients, is opening their newest location in Camp Pendleton at 15103 Mainside Center on March 3 at 11 a.m.

“Moe’s is a rapidly growing brand with a loyal following across the country and we believe Camp Pendleton will also enjoy Moe’s fresh, flavorful food and family-friendly atmosphere,” said Jason Duffy, Managing Partner. “We’re eager to open our doors and look forward to building long-lasting relationships with the Marines and Camp Pendleton community.”

There are three things Moe’s newbies should know: the crew will cry “welcome to Moe’s” when you walk in the door (don’t be jolted – it’s normal), the most popular burrito is lovingly called the Homewrecker, and Moe’s Famous Queso is famous for a reason.

Each meal is created-to-order in a way that is as unique as the people Moe’s serves. With honestly good ingredients like all-natural chicken, grass-fed steak, organic tofu and handcrafted guacamole, Moe’s offers a wide variety of options to meet guest’s unique tastes and lifestyle. And no matter the meal, guests can always count on getting free chips and salsa.

Moe’s in Camp Pendleton will be open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, guests may call (760) 835-0030 or visit www.moes.com. Don’t forget to connect with Moe’s on Instagram, Twitter, Vine and Facebook, by tagging your posts and pics with #welcometomoes.

About Moe’s Southwest Grill^®

Welcome to Moe’s!^® Founded in 2000 in Atlanta, GA, Moe’s Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise featuring fresh, handmade, customizable southwestern food in a welcoming environment that rocks. Moe’s is committed to serving only the highest quality ingredients 100% of the time at all of our locations in the U.S and abroad. While Moe’s is best known for its burritos packed with a choice of more than 20 fresh, flavorful ingredients, the menu also features kid’s, vegetarian and low-calorie options, all served with free chips and salsa. Check out Moe’s online at www.moes.com.

About FOCUS Brands Inc.

Atlanta-based FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 4,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 60 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel^®, Cinnabon^®, Schlotzsky’s^®, Moe’s Southwest Grill^®, Auntie Anne’s^® and McAlister’s Deli^®, as well as Seattle’s Best Coffee^® on certain military bases and in certain international markets.  Please visit www.focusbrands.com to learn more.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Opening New Location in Williamsport

Veteran Moe’s Franchisee Brings Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand to New Region of Central Pennsylvania

 WILLIAMSPORT, PENN. – February 25, 2016 – “Welcome to Moe’s!^®” will soon be heard on the streets of Williamsport when Moe’s Southwest Grill^® opens its new location in Williamsport at 1820 East 3^rd Street on Friday, March 4. To celebrate the opening of the new restaurant, the Williamsport Moe’s will host a series of community pre-opening events on March 2 and 3.

On Wednesday, March 2, the Williamsport Moe’s is opening their doors early for an All You Can Eat pre-opening fundraising dinner for Williamsport Area High School from 5 to 8 p.m. As the name implies, guests can eat all the fresh and delicious Moe’s food they want for only $10. As part of its commitment to helping the community, the Williamsport Moe’s has selected the Williamsport Area High School as the recipient of 100 percent of the net sales from the fundraiser.

On Thursday, March 3, the attention to community spirit and giving shifts to the Williamsport community as a whole. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Williamsport Moe’s will host a special College and Community V.I.P. Party for all Williamsport residents, as well as all students, alumni, faculty and staff of all area universities and colleges. The first 75 customers through the door will receive free Moe’s burritos for a year and all guests will receive a free Moe’s lunch, which includes one free entrée and drink per customer, while supplies last. The free burritos for a year prize entitles each winner to one burrito per week at the Williamsport Moe’s. In addition, free Moe’s spirit t-shirts will be given to the first 600 customers in line for the V.I.P. Party.

Later that evening from 5 to 8 p.m., the Williamsport Moe’s will host another $10 All You Can Eat pre-opening fundraiser event with 100 percent of the net sales benefitting the Williamsport Elementary and Middle Schools.

“We are so excited to bring the fresh, flavorful food and a deep sense of community commitment that is ingrained in the Moe’s culture to Williamsport,” said Williamsport Moe’s franchisee Larry Wilson.

Larry Wilson is a franchise owner of Moe’s restaurants throughout Maryland, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. Wilson was named Moe’s Top Franchisee worldwide last year for his aggressive expansion and the successful operation and growth of his restaurants. His successful business career in and out of Moe’s was highlighted in a feature story in Binghamton, New York’s Press & Sun Bulletin, which can be seen at: http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2014/10/09/larry-wilson-lives-deal/16913357/.

About Moe’s Southwest Grill^®

Welcome to Moe’s!^® Founded in 2000 and based in Atlanta, GA, Moe’s Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise that serves honestly good, fresh, southwestern food in a welcoming environment that rocks. Best known for its burritos, Moe’s has more than 20 fresh, flavorful ingredients like all-natural chicken and handcrafted guac that are rolled together into an endless serving of awesomeness. Whether you visit us at one of our more than 575 franchised locations throughout the U.S., have us cater to your home or office, or pick up one of our licensed products, it’s just honestly awesome food. Check us out online at www.moes.com to find a store near you, and then connect with us on Twitter, Vine and Facebook.

About FOCUS Brands Inc.

Atlanta-based FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 4,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 60 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky’s®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, Auntie Anne’s® Pretzels and McAlister’s® Deli, as well as Seattle’s Best Coffee® on certain military bases and in certain international markets.  Please visit www.focusbrands.com to learn more.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Opening New Location in Live Oak, Fla.

 

Local Burrito Joint Giving Away Free Burritos for a Year to the first 50 guests!

Live Oak, Fla. – February 25, 2016 – Welcome to Moe’s!^® Moe’s Southwest Grill^®, the fast-casual restaurant best known for creating craveable burritos to order with fresh, flavorful ingredients, is opening their newest location in Live Oak at 10549 Suwannee Plaza Lane on Thursday, March 3 at 11 a.m.

To celebrate the grand opening, the Live Oak Moe’s is offering free burritos for a year to the first 50 guests as well as offering guests $5 burritos all day on Thursday. The free burritos a year prize entitles each winner to one burrito per week for a year at the Live Oak Moe’s. Additionally, the Live Oak Moe’s will host a drawing for a chance to win killer prizes such as a grill or a flat screen TV.

The Live Oak Moe’s is owned by Robert Mann who has been with Moe’s since 2005 and owns another location in Lake City, Fla.

“Moe’s is a rapidly growing brand with a loyal following across the country and we believe the Live Oak community will also enjoy Moe’s fresh, flavorful food and family-friendly atmosphere,” said Mann. “We’re excited to open our doors and look forward to building long-lasting relationships with our guests and the community.”

 There are three things Moe’s newbies should know: the crew will cry “welcome to Moe’s” when you walk in the door (don’t be jolted – it’s normal), the most popular burrito is lovingly called the Homewrecker, and Moe’s Famous Queso is famous for a reason.

Each meal is created-to-order in a way that is as unique as the people Moe’s serves. With honestly good ingredients like all-natural chicken, grass-fed steak, organic tofu and handcrafted guacamole, Moe’s offers a wide variety of options to meet guest’s unique tastes and lifestyle. And no matter the meal, guests can always count on getting free chips and salsa.

Moe’s in Live Oak will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, guests may call (386) 219-0200 or visit www.moes.com. Don’t forget to connect with Moe’s on Instagram, Twitter, Vine and Facebook, by tagging your posts and pics with #welcometomoes.

 About Moe’s Southwest Grill^®

Welcome to Moe’s!^® Founded in 2000 in Atlanta, GA, Moe’s Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise featuring fresh, handmade, customizable southwestern food in a welcoming environment that rocks. Moe’s is committed to serving only the highest quality ingredients 100% of the time at all of our locations in the U.S and abroad. While Moe’s is best known for its burritos packed with a choice of more than 20 fresh, flavorful ingredients, the menu also features kid’s, vegetarian and low-calorie options, all served with free chips and salsa. Check out Moe’s online at www.moes.com.

About FOCUS Brands Inc.

Atlanta-based FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 4,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 60 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel^®, Cinnabon^®, Schlotzsky’s^®, Moe’s Southwest Grill^®, Auntie Anne’s^® and McAlister’s Deli^®, as well as Seattle’s Best Coffee^® on certain military bases and in certain international markets.  Please visit www.focusbrands.com to learn more.

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