ATLANTA, "Welcome to Moe's!" will soon be the words heard across Columbus, Ohio. Moe's Southwest Grill, the fast-growing restaurant franchise best known for its flavorful southwest fare and distinct brand announced today it is seeking to expand its presence into Columbus, Ohio. With the fast-casual Mexican industry experiencing exponential growth and increase in consumer demand, Moe's Southwest Grill is poised to rapidly expand and is currently seeking entrepreneurs to own and operate new franchise locations in Columbus.

As part of the company's growth plans, Moe's Southwest Grill will be hosting an Executive Roundtable on November 15, 2011 to discuss development in Columbus. Prospective Franchise Partners will learn about the brand and what it takes to own a Moe's restaurant. To register for the event, please contact Sheri Boxberger at 404.705.2051 or sboxberger@moes.com. For information on franchise opportunities with Moe's Southwest Grill please visit http://www.moes.com/Franchising.php?ii=4

"Backed by experienced franchising experts, Moe's Southwest Grill is uniquely positioned in a growing restaurant segment to bring awesome southwest fare to the neighborhoods of Columbus," said Steven Corp, vice president of franchise development. "We encourage interested entrepreneurs to attend our Executive Roundtable to learn how they can open a Moe's Southwest Grill in their community."

Moe's is looking for franchise partners who are passionate about owning and growing their own business and creating lasting memories for their guests. Franchisees should possess a minimum net worth of $1.5 million and liquid assets of $500,000. Candidates should also have restaurant management experience, a sense of humor and an unstoppable urge to yell, "Welcome to Moe's!" loud and often. Moe's franchisees benefit from on-site training programs and efficient restaurant designs that are adaptable to both traditional and non-traditional venues. Franchise partners receive world-class support from an extensive in-house team of experienced professionals who have brand-building, marketing, development and operational experience in all functions of the foodservice industry.

About Moe's Southwest Grill:
Moe's Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise featuring fresh southwest fare in a fun and engaging atmosphere with over 430 locations in 33 states and abroad. At Moe's, each meal is prepared right before your eyes and is accompanied by free chips and salsa, including the Homewrecker burrito, the Billy Barou nachos, and the Close Talker salad. Founded in 2000, Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill was ranked #1 in category in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 in 2011 and is a Gold Award winner of the 2008 Consumer's Choice in Chains Awards. For more information, visit www.moes.com.

Contact:
Carmen Ordonez
954-893-9150
cordonez@fish-consulting.com

SOURCE Moe’s Southwest Grill