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      Moe's Southwest Grill

      Schlotzsky's prototype interior.
      Focus Brands' Transformation Hits Stride with Record Sales
      The multi-unit company has implemented several changes in recent years, all of which influenced $3.9 billion in sales in 2022, along with 400-plus openings. 
      Moe's Southwest Grill burrito.
      Moe's Sets Opening Date for Byram, Mississippi, Location

      “Welcome to Moe’s!” will be heard in Byram, MS when Moe’s S

      Auntie Anne's food truck.
      Focus Brands Surpasses Record $3.9 Billion in Systemwide Sales
      More than 400 shops opened last year.
      Moe's queso container.
      Moe's Unveils Limited-Edition Queso Container
      The container appears as a speaker from the outside.
      Auntie Anne's food truck.

      Focus Brands Surpasses Record $3.9 Billion in Systemwide Sales

      Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s, closes out a remarkable fiscal year 2022 exceeding $3.9...
      Moe's queso container.

      Moe's Unveils Limited-Edition Queso Container

      Moe’s Southwest Grill is giving cheese lovers a new way to enjoy their beloved queso anytime, anywhere. The quick-service restaurant known for their bold and flavorful Southwestern fare is...
      Schlotzsky's prototype interior.

      Focus Brands Builds Appeal with 'Horizontal Growth Opportunity'

      McAlister's, the only brand in the restaurant portfolio that saw net unit growth in the past three years, has the highest ceiling. 

      Picture of a Moe's drive-thru.

      Moe’s Lands in Union City, Georgia

      “Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard with a new ring to it in Union City when Moe’s Southwest Grill hosts its official grand opening celebration after soft opening at 3920 Jonesboro Rd.,...
      McAlister's digital ordering.

      Focus Brands’ New Digital Strategy Could Be a Game-Changer

      The company is testing a website/app backbone that each of its seven brands will use to grow transactions, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

      Mike Smith.

      Moe’s Adds Annica Conrad and Mike Smith to Senior Leadership Team

      Moe’s Southwest Grill on Thursday announced the hiring of two new senior leaders: Annica Conrad, Vice President of Marketing and Mike Smith, Vice President of Operations.  “Moe’s is...
      Picture of a Moe's drive-thru.

      Will Focus Brands Make the Next Big M&A Move?

      The multi-brand platform is looking for a concept between 150–900 units. 

      Moe's new spicy chicken.

      Moe's Rolls Out New Spicy Chicken Offering

      Available now until May 29, Moe’s will have a spicy chicken offering that is made with a secret kicked-up house-made sauce that can be added as a protein to any burrito, bowl, taco,...
      Cinnabon airport location.

      Focus Brands Finds Strength in Nontraditional Expansion

      The multi-brand platform has 270 nontraditional stores in its pipeline. 

      Moe's Latest Location Tapped for Gaithersburg, Maryland

      “Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard in Montgomery Village when Moe’s Southwest Grill hosts its official grand opening celebration after a successful soft opening earlier this year at 19222...
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