What is Moes Southwest Grill's acceptance of a site based on?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tition, including other Restaurants. There is no time limit for us to approve or disapprove of a site. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.1)
While we may assist you in selecting a proposed site, we are not obligated to do so. We or our affiliates typically do not lease or sublease locations for Restaurants, but we may do so from time to time. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.2)
We expect you to retain an independent expert to evaluate the suitability of a proposed site and to conduct your independent investigation of the site. We disclaim any responsibility for the suitability of the Accepted Location. Our acceptance of the site is based on the site satisfying
our minimum site selection criteria only and will not be construed as a representation or warranty that the Restaurant located at the Accepted Location will be successful. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.3)
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Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 53–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Moe's Southwest Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the acceptance of a site is based on the site satisfying the minimum site selection criteria. However, this acceptance should not be interpreted as a representation or warranty that the restaurant at that location will be successful.
Moes Southwest Grill considers factors such as population density and demographics, traffic flow (both vehicular and pedestrian), visibility, parking availability, accessibility, household income levels, and the presence of local competition, including other restaurants, when determining whether to accept a site. The FDD does not specify a time limit for the franchisor to approve or disapprove a site.
While Moes Southwest Grill may offer assistance in selecting a site, they are not obligated to do so. The franchisee is expected to retain an independent expert to evaluate the suitability of the proposed site and conduct their own independent investigation. This highlights the importance of franchisees conducting thorough due diligence and not solely relying on the franchisor's approval, as the ultimate responsibility for the site's success rests with the franchisee.