Since when has Jim Holthouser been the Chief Executive Officer of 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, Jim Holthouser has held the position of Chief Executive Officer since February 2020. In addition to his role at Moes Southwest Grill, since February 2020, he has also been the President of GoTo Systems, the Chief Executive Officer of GoTo Foods, JJ, each of the Former GoTo Franchisors, and each of the other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies, as well as a member of the Board of Managers for GoTo Foods, JJ, and each of the Former GoTo Franchisors.
Prior to his current roles, from February 2018 to January 2020, Holthouser owned Madison County Multiplex, LLC in Stanford, Kentucky. His present capacities are based in Atlanta, Georgia.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that the CEO has been in place for approximately five years, suggesting a level of stability in leadership. However, it is important to note that he also holds multiple positions within GoTo Foods and related entities, which could potentially impact his focus and availability for Moes Southwest Grill-specific matters. A franchisee might want to inquire about the support structure and resources in place to ensure the brand receives adequate attention from its CEO, given his extensive responsibilities across different companies.