Atlanta, GA- January 25, 2011 – Moe’s Original Bar B Que expands into its 17th and 18th locations in mid-February in downtown Auburn, Alabama at 125 East Magnolia Avenue and in early March in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia at 349 14th Street. Both of the new franchises will bring Moe’s award-winning Alabama-style BBQ offerings including Pulled Pork, Ribs, Wings, Chicken and Turkey in addition to Catfish, Mahi Mahi and a Shrimp Moe-Boy sandwich. Both designed with a rustic feel complete with staples of the South, the down home restaurants are comfortable and fun for students, families and professionals with indoor dining and patio seating. Additionally, there will be a lively nightlife scene with expansive, full premium bars, multiple high definition TVs and live music.

“Beyond the incredible food, there is a great sense of culture that goes along with the Moe’s Original Bar B Que brand and we found that appealing,” said Moe’s Atlanta co-owner Preston Smith. “With all of our Southern roots and love of football, our goal is to open a Moe’s in every SEC town,” said Moe’s Auburn owner John Moss.

In 1988, founding partner Mike Fernandez hooked up with Moses Day in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and began learning to fire roast meats. When Moe fired up his backyard barrel pit, everyone in T-Town knew where to go. Mike and his partners Ben Gilbert and Jeff Kennedy were lucky to learn from Moses and his distinct style makes up Moe’s original flavor of BBQ. Moe’s serves up an all things Southern Soul Food Revival with not only award-winning BBQ but down home sides and desserts made fresh daily from recipes passed down for generations. From a junkyard pit in Vail, Colorado to 18 locations in AL, CO, GA and NC, Moe’s Original BBQ has mastered the art of opening successful fast concept franchises by offering fresh, quality food in a cost-effective manner.

For more information, interviews, photos or menus, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com or 404-441-3473. For more information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.