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Tag: Auntie Anne’s

Introducing GoTo Foods: Focus Brands Unveils New Name and Identity

Introducing GoTo Foods: Focus Brands Unveils New Name and Identity

After Record-Breaking Global Franchise Development Year, Platform Company Marks Next Era of Brand Evolution
February 21, 2024 · ·
Focus Brands Reports Record System-Wide Sales During Fiscal Year 2022

Focus Brands Reports Record System-Wide Sales During Fiscal Year 2022

Nearly 650 signed new franchise deals and 400-plus openings globally during the year, signaling considerable fiscal year 2023 development
February 14, 2023 · ·
Focus Brands Accelerates Franchise Growth with Dual Branding as the Future of QSR

Focus Brands Accelerates Franchise Growth with Dual Branding as the Future of QSR

Focus Brands Boasts 175+ Open Co-Branded Units Alongside an Additional 65 in Development
January 4, 2023 · ·
Focus Brands Sold Record-Breaking Number of Franchises Across Family of Brands in 2021

Focus Brands Sold Record-Breaking Number of Franchises Across Family of Brands in 2021

Leading Developer of Global Foodservice Brands Sold 561 Franchises and Opened More than 175 Units in the US and Canada…
January 10, 2022 · ·
Focus Brands Appoints New Brand Executives and Names Chief People Officer

Focus Brands Appoints New Brand Executives and Names Chief People Officer

New brand management and brand marketing roles named; HR veteran takes on new post
December 17, 2020 · ·
Focus Brands Announces Departure of Industry Veteran

Focus Brands Announces Departure of Industry Veteran

Chief Operating Officer and President Kat Cole Expected to Depart by Year End
December 10, 2020 · ·
FOCUS Brands Appoints Seasoned Hospitality Executive to Bolster International Executive Team

FOCUS Brands Appoints Seasoned Hospitality Executive to Bolster International Executive Team

Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  FOCUS Brands®, parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest…
October 27, 2020 · ·
Focus Brands Strengthens Organizational Leadership with Promotions, New Hires

Focus Brands Strengthens Organizational Leadership with Promotions, New Hires

Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Focus Brands®, parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest…
September 2, 2020 · ·
Mix It Up Gift Card Program Serves More Than 26,000 Meals to Frontline Workers

Mix It Up Gift Card Program Serves More Than 26,000 Meals to Frontline Workers

Fans can now join in to help serve those who serve the community Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  As frontline healthcare workers…
August 10, 2020 · ·
FOCUS Brands Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications

FOCUS Brands Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications

Newly created role to enhance the company’s communication strategy in the global marketplace Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  FOCUS Brands®, parent company…
August 4, 2020 · ·
FOCUS Brands Names Brian Krause Chief Development Officer, Tim Muir Appointed Company’s First Chief Sales Officer

FOCUS Brands Names Brian Krause Chief Development Officer, Tim Muir Appointed Company’s First Chief Sales Officer

Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  FOCUS Brands®, parent company of iconic brands Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, McAlister’s Deli®,…
July 13, 2020 · ·
FOCUS Brands Inc. Launches Franchise Development Webinar Series

FOCUS Brands Inc. Launches Franchise Development Webinar Series

Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  FOCUS Brands Inc., a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands announced today a webinar series to help…
May 7, 2020 · ·
FOCUS Brands Appoints Beto Guajardo as President of FOCUS Brands International and Tory Bartlett to COO and Brand Lead of Schlotzsky’s

FOCUS Brands Appoints Beto Guajardo as President of FOCUS Brands International and Tory Bartlett to COO and Brand Lead of Schlotzsky’s

Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  FOCUS Brands (the “Company”), a parent company of Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, McAlister’s…
April 28, 2020 · ·
FOCUS Brands Appoints Jim Holthouser as Chief Executive Officer

FOCUS Brands Appoints Jim Holthouser as Chief Executive Officer

Hospitality Industry Veteran to Accelerate Growth and Enhance Customer Experience  Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  FOCUS Brands (the “Company”), parent company of…
February 20, 2020 · ·
Focus Brands Strengthens Leadership Team Adding Dan Gertsacov as Global Chief Marketing Officer

Focus Brands Strengthens Leadership Team Adding Dan Gertsacov as Global Chief Marketing Officer

Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Focus Brands Inc., the franchisor and operator, through its affiliates, of iconic brands including Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®,…
May 15, 2019 · ·

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