Moe's Southwest Grill facts for kids
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Genre | Fast Casual |
| Founded | December 9, 2000 in Garden Hills, Georgia (Atlanta) |
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U.S.
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Number of locations
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600+ (2024) |
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Area served
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United States |
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Key people
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Tory Bartlett (Chief Brand Officer) |
| Products | Mexican style cuisine and other Southwestern fare |
| Parent | GoTo Foods |
Moe's Southwest Grill, often called Moe's, is a popular American restaurant chain. It serves delicious Mexican-style food in a quick, casual setting. Moe's started in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 9, 2000. It was founded by a company called Raving Brands. The name "Moe's" stands for "Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers." This is why the first restaurants had music-themed artwork.
Moe's Southwest Grill is part of a larger group of food brands called GoTo Foods. Other brands in this group include Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Cinnabon, McAlister's Deli, Jamba, and Auntie Anne's.
The Story Behind the Decor
When Moe's first opened, its restaurants had artwork showing famous music legends. They even played a special rock music soundtrack. However, after some legal discussions, the pictures of real people were removed from the decorations. The menu also changed. It used to have fun names for food based on music, TV, and movie phrases. These names were updated to avoid any legal problems.
What's on the Menu?
Moe's offers many different kinds of food. You can find burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos. They also have fresh salads, stacks, and burrito bowls. You can choose exactly what you want in your meal. Every order comes with chips and fresh, house-made salsas on the side.
Where Can You Find Moe's?
Today, Moe's restaurants are only found in the United States. In the past, Moe's had locations in other countries.
For example, in 2011, Moe's opened its first restaurant outside the U.S. in Turkey. In September 2012, a Moe's opened in Moscow, Russia, near the Moscow Kremlin. There were also Moe's restaurants in Costa Rica and Jamaica. However, these international locations are no longer part of the Moe's franchise.
