What are 'Supplements' to the Manuals for a Moes Southwest Grill franchise?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
equipment, signs, trade dress, and other Business characteristics that you are required to use or display (subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement); (iii) implementing new programs and policies, which may require you to incur additional expenses, purchase new equipment or supplies, or pay additional reasonable fees; and (iv) changing, improving, modifying, or substituting for the Marks. We will communicate changes in the Standards or the Manuals in writing or electronically to you, as we deem appropriate. You must immediately adopt and use any Supplements to the Manuals. All Supplements to the Manuals are binding on you as if they were part of the Manuals previously provided to you. It is your responsibility to monitor for Supplements to the Manuals and maintain a current and up-to-date copy of the Manuals at your Franchised Business at all times. If there is any dispute as to your compliance with the Manuals, then the master copy of the Manuals we maintain will control. All references in this Agreement or otherwise to the Manuals will include any and all Supplements to the Manuals. You acknowledge that changes in the Standards or Manuals may obligate you to invest additional capital in the Franchised Business and/or incur higher operating costs.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, Supplements to the Manuals are updates or modifications that Moe's Southwest Grill may make to its operating standards and procedures. These changes can cover various aspects of the business, including required equipment, signage, trade dress, new programs, and modifications to the brand's trademarks.
Moe's Southwest Grill communicates these changes in writing or electronically, and franchisees are obligated to adopt and use these Supplements immediately. These Supplements are legally binding as if they were originally part of the Manuals. Franchisees are responsible for staying informed about these Supplements and maintaining an up-to-date copy of the Manuals at their restaurant. In case of any disputes, the master copy of the Manuals maintained by Moe's Southwest Grill will be the controlling document.
For a prospective Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee, this means they must be prepared to adapt their business to comply with any changes that Moe's Southwest Grill introduces. This could involve additional expenses, such as purchasing new equipment or supplies, or paying additional fees. Franchisees should regularly check for updates to the Manuals to ensure they are in compliance with the latest standards. This also highlights the importance of maintaining a good relationship with the franchisor to stay informed about any upcoming changes and to address any concerns promptly.