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Raving Brands is being sued by three former Moe’s Southwest Grill franchisees in Southern California. The franchisees are
seeking $3.9 million in punitive and compensatory damages for alleged fraud, violations of state franchise investment laws and
unlawful trade practices. Last year, the multi-concept company was sued for alleged misrepresentation and breach of contract
by over 40 Mama Fu’s Noodle House franchisees in six states. (NRN Daily NewsFax 3/22/07)
Focus Brands has completed its purchase of franchising rights to Moe’s Southwest Grill. The company acquired the rights
from Raving Brands. Moe’s, a franchisor of 360 burrito restaurants in 34 states, was Raving Brands’ flagship concept. This
contract makes Focus Brands the operator and franchisor of more than 10,000 outlets in 50 states and 32 countries. Other
Focus Brands include Schlotzsky’s, Carvel and Cinnabon. Both Focus Brands and Raving Brands are based in Atlanta. (NRN
Daily NewsFax 8/31/07; Yahoo! Finance 8/30/07)
Moe’s Southwest Grill and former parent Raving Brands are being sued by more than 50 franchisees and their financial
backers over allegations of fraud and breach of contract. The lawsuit, filed last week in federal court in Atlanta, makes many of
the same claims franchisees made in a March lawsuit against the company. No trial date has been set. FOCUS Brands Inc.
purchased the Moe’s concept from Raving Brands in September of this year. (Fastcasual.com 11/29/07)
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