Under what condition can a Moes Southwest Grill franchisee use an Architect that is not designated or pre-approved?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will designate or pre-approve one or more licensed architects (an "Architect") that you must engage, at your own expense, to develop architectural plans, unless we, in our sole discretion, agree in writing to accept an Architect that you propose.
Our designation, pre-approval, or acceptance of an Architect will not in any way be our endorsement of such Architect or render us liable for such Architect's performance or such Architect's compliance with professional design standards or adherence to local codes.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 53–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Moe's Southwest Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally required to use a licensed architect designated or pre-approved by the franchisor. However, there is an exception to this rule.
A Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee can use an architect that is not designated or pre-approved if Moe's Southwest Grill agrees in writing to accept the architect proposed by the franchisee. This decision is made at the sole discretion of Moe's Southwest Grill.
It is important to note that even if Moe's Southwest Grill approves an architect proposed by the franchisee, this does not constitute an endorsement of the architect. Moe's Southwest Grill will not be liable for the architect's performance, compliance with professional design standards, or adherence to local codes.