What is the definition of 'Goods' according to the Moes Southwest Grill FDD?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have the right to require that Approved Products, other products, Proprietary Ingredients, supplies (including chemicals), furniture, fixtures, equipment, and services (collectively, "Goods") that you purchase for resale or purchase or lease for use in your Restaurant: (i) meet specifications that we establish from time to time; (ii) be a specific brand, kind, or model; (iii) be purchased or leased only from Approved Suppliers; (iv) be purchased or leased only from a single source that we designate (which may include us or our affiliates or a buying cooperative organized by us or our affiliates); and/or (v) be purchased as part of a purchasing program, arrangement, or contract that we negotiate or specify. We may add or change Approved Suppliers at any time.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 47–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Moes Southwest Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Goods' are defined as Approved Products, other products, Proprietary Ingredients, supplies (including chemicals), furniture, fixtures, equipment, and services that a franchisee purchases for resale or for use in the restaurant.
Moes Southwest Grill maintains the right to stipulate that these 'Goods' adhere to specific standards, brands, models, or suppliers. These can include Approved Suppliers or a single designated source, which may be Moes Southwest Grill itself, its affiliates, or a purchasing cooperative. Additionally, Moes Southwest Grill can mandate that purchases be made through specified purchasing programs, arrangements, or contracts.
This comprehensive control over 'Goods' allows Moes Southwest Grill to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations. For a prospective franchisee, this means limited autonomy in sourcing products and services, but it also ensures access to pre-approved suppliers and potentially negotiated pricing. Franchisees must remain aware of the approved supplier list and any changes to it, as non-compliance could lead to penalties or loss of franchise rights.