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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