Phoenix — GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s®, has expanded Moe’s Southwest Grill into Arizona with a five-unit franchise agreement that will bring locations to the greater Phoenix area.
Behind the deal are serial entrepreneurs and father-son team, Tony and Namit Mangat.
“As proud Arizona residents, my son and I are excited for the opportunity to be the first to bring Moe’s Southwest Grill to the state,” says Tony Mangat. “We’ve wanted to make the jump into the fast-casual space for a while, and with GoTo Foods we know that we are partnering with a growing and sustainable concept that will continue to allow us to build our portfolio as a father-son team.”
The Mangats will open their first location at Pebble Creek Marketplace in Goodyear, Ariz., in September. Target markets for additional locations include Buckeye, Glendale and Peoria, among others. All five restaurants are projected to be open and operating over the next 5 years.
“These development efforts contribute to the incredible growth and momentum of the Moe’s Southwest Grill brand,” says Brian Krause, chief development officer, GoTo Foods. “Opening in Arizona marks a major milestone for our brand and company. With the Mangat family’s involvement in this development, this expansion solidifies our strong presence in the state and opens new opportunities for growth and innovation in the market.”
Atlanta-based platform company GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. As of March 31, 2024, GoTo Foods, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of more than 6,700 units. Brands include Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, McAlister’s Deli® and Schlotzsky’s®, as well as the Seattle’s Best Coffee® brand on certain military bases and in certain international markets. For more information, visit www.gotofoods.com and https://development.gotofoods.com/.
Founded in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Moe’s Southwest Grill® is a fast-casual restaurant franchise that serves high-quality and fresh southwestern food. As of March 31, 2024, Moe’s Southwest Grill had approximately 600 locations. For more information, visit www.moes.com.