Who must a Moes Southwest Grill franchisee hire to prepare plans for restaurant construction?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As you design and construct your Restaurant, you must hire an architect that we accept in writing to prepare your plans and make any necessary changes to our standard layout and specifications. In addition, you must hire a licensed and insured general contractor that we accept to complete the build-out of your Restaurant. Our acceptance of your architect or general contractor will not in any way be our endorsement of your architect or general contractor or render us liable for your architect's or general contractor's performance.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 47–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Moes Southwest Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must hire an architect that Moes Southwest Grill accepts in writing to prepare restaurant construction plans. This architect will also make any necessary changes to Moes Southwest Grill's standard layout and specifications.
In addition to an architect, franchisees must also hire a licensed and insured general contractor that Moes Southwest Grill accepts to complete the build-out of the restaurant. However, Moes Southwest Grill's acceptance of the architect or general contractor does not constitute an endorsement, nor does it render Moes Southwest Grill liable for their performance.
This requirement ensures that the restaurant's design and construction align with Moes Southwest Grill's standards and specifications, maintaining brand consistency. However, the franchisee bears the responsibility of selecting competent professionals and managing their performance, as Moes Southwest Grill's approval does not guarantee the quality of their work.