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Moe's Southwest Grill

Logo: Moes Southwest Grill, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Fast casual chain of Mexican restaurants

Moe's Southwest Grill, referred to informally as Moe's, is an American fast casual restaurant franchise chain that was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 9, 2000, by Raving Brands. The name "Moe's" originated as an acronym for "Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers", and this theme led to the music-related artwork found in the original design. Moe's Southwest Grill—together with Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Cinnabon, McAlister's Deli, Jamba and Auntie Anne's brands—is part of the GoTo Foods portfolio of brands.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2000Founded1
  • Industryfast casual restaurant1
  • HeadquartersAtlanta1
  • Founded inAtlanta1
  • Websitewww.moes.com

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Moe's Southwest Grill, Garden Hills, Atlanta GA
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons5

Moe's Southwest Grill, referred to informally as Moe's, is an American fast casual restaurant franchise chain that was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 9, 2000, by Raving Brands. The name "Moe's" originated as an acronym for "Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers", and this theme led to the music-related artwork found in the original design.2

Products and brands

  • taco

Listed on Wikidata.1

In 2010, Moe's signed a deal to open 40 of its restaurants in Turkey, the first of which opened in 2011.

In September 2012, Moe's opened its first Russian franchise located in the center of Moscow near the Kremlin on Pyatnitskaya Street.

Franchise partners also existed in Costa Rica and Jamaica.

From Wikipedia’s article on Moe's Southwest Grill, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

  1. 2000Founded Founded in Atlanta1

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