Since when has James Holthouser served as Chief Executive Officer for Moes Southwest Grill?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
James (Jim) E. Holthouser: Chief Executive Officer
Jim has been our Chief Executive Officer since February 2020. Since February 2020, Jim has also served as (i) President of GoTo Systems, (ii) Chief Executive Officer of GoTo Foods, JJ, each of the Former GoTo Franchisors, and each of the other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies, and (iii) a member of the Board of Managers for GoTo Foods, JJ, and each of the Former GoTo Franchisors. From February 2018 to January 2020, Jim was the owner of Madison County Multiplex, LLC in Stanford, Kentucky. Jim serves in his present capacities in Atlanta, Georgia.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 23–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Moes Southwest Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, James (Jim) E. Holthouser has held the position of Chief Executive Officer since February 2020. In addition to his role as CEO of Moes Southwest Grill, Holthouser also serves as President of GoTo Systems, Chief Executive Officer of GoTo Foods, JJ, each of the Former GoTo Franchisors, and each of the other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies. He is also a member of the Board of Managers for GoTo Foods, JJ, and each of the Former GoTo Franchisors.
Before assuming his role with GoTo Foods, Holthouser was the owner of Madison County Multiplex, LLC in Stanford, Kentucky, from February 2018 to January 2020. He currently serves in his capacities in Atlanta, Georgia.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that the CEO has been in his current role for approximately five years, suggesting a level of stability in the leadership of Moes Southwest Grill. The fact that he also holds multiple positions within GoTo Foods and related entities may mean that decisions for Moes Southwest Grill are influenced by the broader portfolio strategy of GoTo Foods. A potential franchisee might want to inquire about how Holthouser's other roles impact his focus and decision-making related to the Moes Southwest Grill brand specifically.