Who is the agent for service of process for Moes Southwest Grill in California?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Moe's Franchisor SPV LLC, the seller of these franchises, authorizes the agencies shown on Exhibit G to receive service of process for it in certain states.
This Disclosure Document included the following exhibits: A - Financial Statements; B - Franchise Agreement and Related Agreements; C – Other Agreements; D – Information on Franchisees; E-Information on Former Franchisees; F – State Administrators; G- Agents for Service of Process; H – State Addenda to Disclosure Document; and I – Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgement.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Moe's Southwest Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Moe's Franchisor SPV LLC authorizes specific agencies to receive service of process on its behalf in certain states. The FDD indicates that Exhibit G lists these authorized agents.
However, the provided excerpts do not include the actual content of Exhibit G or explicitly name the agent for service of process in California.
Therefore, a prospective franchisee reviewing this FDD should carefully examine Exhibit G to identify the designated agent for service of process in California. If Exhibit G is not included or the information is unclear, the prospective franchisee should directly request this information from Moe's Southwest Grill to ensure they understand who is authorized to accept legal notices on behalf of the franchisor in that state.