Moe’s Southwest Grill Plans 50 Units In Russia

Nation’s Restaurant News:

Moe’s Southwest Grill has entered an international development deal to open 50 locations in Russia. The first unit is scheduled to open this year in Moscow.

Moe’s Russian franchisee, Glaventer Investments Ltd., has agreed to open the restaurants over the next 10 years. Moe’s currently has more than 400 fast-casual restaurants.

“I’m confident that Moe’s will thrive in Russia,” said brand president Paul Damico, “especially after research through Aurelian Global Holdings revealed a great opportunity for consistent growth over the next 10 years in the Russian fast-casual segment.”