Russia Welcomes Moe’s Southwest Grill

Atlanta-based Moe’s Southwest Grill opened a restaurant in Moscow, on Pyatnitskaya Street near the historic Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, QSR Magazine reports. Working with franchise group Glaventer Investments Ltd., the restaurant marks the first of 50 units to be developed in Russia by 2022. A second location is expected to open in Rostokino Mall, according to QSR.

Parent company Focus Brands operates more than 3000 Carvel, Cinnabon, Auntie Annes Pretzels and Schlotzsky’s locations, with more than 820 locations overseas.