From whom must a Moes Southwest Grill franchisee purchase fixtures and equipment?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must purchase and install, at your expense, all fixtures, furnishings, equipment (including a Computer System), décor and signs, as we direct. If we modify our menu, we may require you to purchase additional equipment to prepare and store new menu items. You may not install on or about your Restaurant any merchandise, furnishings, interior or exterior décor items, supplies, fixtures, equipment or utensils unless they have been approved by us in writing. You must purchase these items only from an Approved Supplier, unless we specify otherwise.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 47–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Moe's Southwest Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase and install all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, including a computer system, as directed by Moe's Southwest Grill. These items must be purchased exclusively from 'Approved Suppliers,' unless Moe's Southwest Grill specifies otherwise in writing. This requirement ensures that all Moe's Southwest Grill locations maintain a consistent brand standard and operational efficiency.
The FDD also states that Moe's Southwest Grill has the right to require that furniture, fixtures, equipment and services meet certain specifications, be a specific brand, kind, or model, and/or be purchased or leased only from a single source that Moe's Southwest Grill designates, which may include Moe's Southwest Grill or its affiliates. Moe's Southwest Grill can add or change Approved Suppliers at any time.
For a prospective franchisee, this means they have limited choice in selecting vendors for these essential items. While this ensures consistency across all locations, it may also limit the franchisee's ability to negotiate better prices or use local suppliers they may prefer. It is important to note that Moe's Southwest Grill and its affiliates may receive payments from Approved Suppliers based on franchisee purchases. Franchisees should inquire about the list of Approved Suppliers and understand the potential costs associated with these required purchases to accurately assess their investment.