What are the five requirements a Moes Southwest Grill franchisee must meet regarding the Accepted Location?

According to the 2025 Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must meet several requirements regarding the Accepted Location. First, the franchisee must identify the Accepted Location. Second, the franchisee must obtain Moe's Southwest Grill's acceptance of the location. Third, the franchisee must sign any documentation that Moe's Southwest Grill requires to document the Accepted Location. Fourth, the franchisee must obtain Moe's Southwest Grill's acceptance of a Lease for the Accepted Location. Fifth, the franchisee must sign the accepted Lease for the Accepted Location or otherwise acquire the ownership rights to the Accepted Location within 150 days after signing the Franchise Agreement, also known as the Site Approval Deadline.

These requirements are crucial for a prospective Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee because failure to meet the Site Approval Deadline or the Construction Start Deadline, and failure to cure such within 30 days, or failure to meet the Opening Deadline, may result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement without a refund of the Initial Franchise Fee. This underscores the importance of diligent site selection and adherence to the franchisor's approval process and timelines.

Meeting these deadlines and requirements ensures that the franchisee is aligned with Moe's Southwest Grill's standards and procedures, which are designed to optimize the chances of success. However, the franchisee bears the responsibility for negotiating the terms of the Site Agreement and performing under it, highlighting the need for independent expert evaluation of the site's suitability. This is a common practice in franchising, where the franchisor sets the criteria, but the franchisee is responsible for finding and securing a location that meets those criteria.