For a Moes Southwest Grill franchise, what is the deadline for site approval after the Effective Date?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| EVENT | COMPLETION DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Site Approval Deadline (Section 6.5.A.) | Within 150 days after the Effective Date |
| Construction Start Deadline (Section 6.5.B.) | Within 270 days after the Effective Date |
| Opening Deadline (Section 6.5.C.) | Within 360 days after the Effective Date |
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has 150 days after the Effective Date to meet the Site Approval Deadline. This involves identifying and securing an accepted location, obtaining franchisor approval, signing necessary documentation, securing an accepted lease, and signing the lease or acquiring ownership rights.
Missing the Site Approval Deadline can lead to significant consequences. While a franchisee can request an extension before the deadline expires, Moe's Southwest Grill is not obligated to grant it and may require a $2,500 extension fee and a general release. Failure to meet the Site Approval Deadline, or to cure this failure within 30 days of notice from Moe's Southwest Grill, can result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement.
These deadlines are crucial for prospective franchisees to understand, as they directly impact the timeline for opening their Moe's Southwest Grill location. Franchisees should proactively manage the site selection and approval process to avoid potential delays and financial penalties. The Effective Date is specified in Schedule A of the Franchise Agreement.