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We are meeting with the President and CEO of the Desert Moon franchise opportunity, Gary Occhiogrosso. Dessert Moon is the East Coast's original Fresh Mexican Grille franchise. Desert Moon has been \"The Fresh, Healthful Alternative to Fast Food\" since 1992.

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Franchise interview with Dessert Moon

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