Moe’s Southwest Grill Opening First Downtown Chicago Location

Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand Offering Chance to Win Free Burritos for a Year*

CHICAGO – Feb. 12, 2015 – “Welcome to Moe’s!^®” will soon be heard on the streets of Chicago when Moe’s Southwest Grill^® opens at 1953 North Clybourn Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 19. To celebrate the grand opening, Moe’s of Chicago is offering $3 burritos from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Additionally, the first 50 guests through the door will win one free burrito every week for a year.*

“I have seen a strong following develop around Moe’s in other parts of the country, and I believe Chicago will be no exception,” said franchisee Aby Mohamed. “I look forward to building lasting relationships with our guests and the Chicagoland community.”

Moe’s of Chicago is also treating guests to a $10 entrée and drink special on Wednesday, Feb. 18 between 4 and 7 p.m. One hundred percent of the earnings will benefit Lincoln Park High School.

Ranked No. 1 Mexican food chain by consumers in Restaurant Business Magazine in 2015, Atlanta-based Moe’s Southwest Grill serves fresh, made-to-order burritos and southwest fare in a fun and laid-back environment.

“Welcome to Moe’s!” is more than a greeting; it’s a way of life for the folks who customize each meal made fresh-to-order in front of every guest. All meals, including signature menu items like the Homewrecker burrito, Close Talker salad and John Coctostan quesadilla, are served with free chips and salsa. New Moe’s locations also encourage guests to customize their beverage by offering a selection of more than 100 brands to choose from with the Coca-Cola Freestyle^® soda fountain.

Moe’s in Chicago will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, call 773-770-3435 or visit www.moes.com.

* Each winner will receive one (1) card (the “Prize Card”) which will entitle the winner to one (1) burrito per week, for fifty two (52) consecutive weeks, beginning on the date Sponsor awards the Prize Card to the winner; Prize Cards are valid only at the Awarding Restaurant and will not be accepted at other Moe’s Southwest Grill^® locations.

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 Newest Georgia Location in Bethlehem

Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand Offers Customers $3 Burritos on Feb. 19

Bethlehem, Ga. – February 11, 2015 – “Welcome to Moe’s!^®” will soon be heard on the streets of Bethlehem, Ga. when Moe’s Southwest Grill^® opens their newest Georgia location at 655 Exchange Circle at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. To celebrate the grand opening, the Bethlehem Moe’s will treat customers to $3 burritos all day on Feb. 19.

“Moe’s fresh, made-to-order food and family-friendly atmosphere has become a staple in the state of Georgia,” said Franchisee, Thiago Pereira. “We are excited to open the newest Georgia location in order to accommodate our enormous fan base and continue providing a one-of-a-kind place to enjoy a meal.”

Thiago is joined in this venture by partner, Nick Bhanji, and has been a Moe’s franchisee since the company was founded in 2000. Together, they own and operate several other locations in Georgia and Florida.

Ranked No. 1 Mexican food chain by consumers in Restaurant Business Magazine in 2015, Atlanta-based Moe’s Southwest Grill serves fresh, made-to-order burritos and southwest fare in a fun and laid-back environment. All meals, including signature menu 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 more than 20 fresh ingredients, the menu also features kid’s meals, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options. New Moe’s locations also encourage guests to customize their beverage by offering a selection of more than 100 brands to choose from with the Coca-Cola Freestyle^® soda fountain.

Moe’s in Bethlehem will be open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, guests may call (770) 867-0049 or visit www.moes.com.

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 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® 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 Gadsden

Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand Celebrates Grand Opening with $3 Burritos

Gadsden, AL– December 1, 2014 – “Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard on the streets of Gadsden, AL, when Moe’s Southwest Grill® opens at 510 East Meighan Boulevard, Suite A1 at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4.

On Saturday, December 13, Moe’s will celebrate its grand opening by treating customers to $3 burritos all day and hosting a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Gadsden, with 50 percent of sales benefitting the organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

“The state of Alabama has embraced Moe’s fresh, made-to-order food and family-friendly atmosphere,” said franchise partner, Mark Monroe. “We’re excited to bring another Moe’s to the area and continue to show our commitment to the community by supporting the local community and giving back to those in need.”

“Welcome to Moe’s!” is more than a greeting; it’s a way of life for the folks who customize each meal made fresh-to-order in front of every guest. All meals, including signature menu 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 more than 20 fresh ingredients, the menu also features kid’s meals, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly 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 or low-calorie and 90 caffeine-free beverages, 80-plus unique brands offered nowhere else, and 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.

Moe’s also offers one-of-a-kind caterings filled with flavorful options that please even the pickiest of eaters (vegetarian, gluten-free, lower calorie). Whether you’re hosting a party, business function or wedding, or you’re tailgating before a big game, Moe’s fresh, customizable catering options are the perfect addition.

Moe’s in Gadsden will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, guests may call (256) 546-4778 or visit www.moes.com.

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 our more than 550 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 Coca-Cola Freestyle®

The sleek, stylish new fountains are touch screen operated, enabling consumers to select from more than 100 regular and low-calorie beverage brands. Many varieties of waters, fruit-flavored and sparkling beverages are now available to U.S consumers exclusively on Coca-Cola Freestyle. Coca-Cola Freestyle uses unique, proprietary PurePourTechnology™ and has the capacity to dispense more than 100 branded beverages in the same footprint as a standard eight-valve machine. Permanent fountain locations can be found in select outlets in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Washington DC and Northern and Southern California. Consumers can experience Coca-Cola Freestyle virtually at http://www.facebook.com/cocacolafreestyle.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Opening New Location in Columbia

Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand Offering First 100 Guests Free Burritos for One Year

Columbia, Mo. – (October 17, 2014) – “Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard on the streets of Columbia when Moe’s Southwest Grill® opens on Thursday, October 23 at 308 South 9^th Street. To celebrate opening day, Moe’s will treat the first 100 guests to Free Burritos for a Year as well as $3 burritos all day for all customers.

The Columbia location is owned by franchise partner Jeff Offutt, who brings a wealth of experience as a franchisee and restaurateur as the owner of Subway, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Baskin Robbins locations. The restaurant is Offutt’s second with Moe’s; part of a deal signed by him to develop 30 locations throughout Missouri over the next several years. He is expected to open a third location in Branson, Missouri in early 2015.

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

“Welcome to Moe’s!” is more than a greeting; it’s a way of life for the folks who customize each meal made fresh-to-order in front of every guest. All meals, including signature menu 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 more than 20 fresh ingredients, the menu also features options  for kids, vegetarians, vegans and those with a gluten sensitivity.

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 or low-calorie and 90 caffeine-free beverages, 80-plus unique brands offered nowhere else, and 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.

Moe’s also offers one-of-a-kind caterings filled with flavorful options that please even the pickiest of eaters (vegetarian, gluten-free, lower calorie). Whether you’re hosting a party, business function or wedding, or you’re tailgating before a big game, Moe’s fresh, customizable catering options are the perfect addition.

Moe’s in Columbia will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, call 573-442-6191 or visit www.moes.com.

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 our more than 550 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 Coca-Cola Freestyle®

The sleek, stylish new fountains are touch screen operated, enabling consumers to select from more than 100 regular and low-calorie beverage brands. Many varieties of waters, fruit-flavored and sparkling beverages are now available to U.S consumers exclusively on Coca-Cola Freestyle. Coca-Cola Freestyle uses unique, proprietary PurePourTechnology^TM and has the capacity to dispense more than 100 branded beverages in the same footprint as a standard eight-valve machine. Permanent fountain locations can be found in select outlets in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Washington DC and Northern and Southern California. Consumers can experience Coca-Cola Freestyle virtually at www.facebook.com/cocacolafreestyle.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Opens first California location in Auburn

Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand Offering $3 Burritos July 31, Donating Aug. 2 Proceeds to Acres of Hope

Auburn, Calif. – July 28, 2014 – “Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard on the streets of Auburn when Moe’s Southwest Grill® opens at 2150 Grass Valley Highway July 31. The Sacramento-area location marks the brand’s first restaurant in California.

To celebrate the grand opening July 31, Moe’s will offer burritos for $3 all day to guests. And, as a part of the weeklong festivities, Moe’s will host a fundraiser on Saturday, August 2  with 25% of proceeds benefiting Acres of Hope, an organization that provides a safe family environment and a healthy living program for women with children to set the foundation of change and break the cycle of homelessness.

The new Moe’s is owned and operated by restaurant group HKM II, which brings fourteen years of food service experience to the brand. HKM II owns 42 additional restaurant franchise locations across California and Nevada. The group plans to open a second Moe’s Southwest Grill in Roseville in the coming months and plans to develop 18 total locations in the Sacramento region.

“Moe’s has a loyal following across the country and we believe California will also enjoy our fresh, made-to-order food in a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly atmosphere,” said David Mitchell, co-owner of Auburn’s new Moe’s and CFO of HKM II. “We’re eager to open our doors to show Sacramento what we have to offer.”

“Welcome to Moe’s!” is more than a greeting; it’s a way of life for the folks who customize each meal made fresh-to-order in front of every guest. All meals, including signature menu 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 more than 20 fresh ingredients, the menu also features kid’s, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly 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 or low-calorie and 90 caffeine-free beverages, 80-plus unique brands offered nowhere else, and 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.

Ranked the No. 1 Mexican food concept by leading research group Technomic in 2013, Atlanta-based Moe’s Southwest Grill serves fresh, made-to-order burritos and southwest fare in a fun and laid-back environment.

Moe’s in Auburn will be open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 530-885-6637, or visit the Moe’s of Northern California Facebook page and www.moes.com.

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 our more than 550 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 Coca-Cola Freestyle®

The sleek, stylish new fountains are touch screen operated, enabling consumers to select from more than 100 regular and low-calorie beverage brands. Many varieties of waters, fruit-flavored and sparkling beverages are now available to U.S consumers exclusively on Coca-Cola Freestyle. Coca-Cola Freestyle uses unique, proprietary PurePourTechnology^TM and has the capacity to dispense more than 100 branded beverages in the same footprint as a standard eight-valve machine. Permanent fountain locations can be found in select outlets in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Washington DC and Northern and Southern California. Consumers can experience Coca-Cola Freestyle virtually at www.facebook.com/cocacolafreestyle.

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