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Focus Brands’ Group President Paul Damico Named Finalist for “Restaurateur of the Year” in Georgia Restaurant Association’s 2015 Crystal of Excellence Award

Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) FOCUS Brands, Inc., a leading developer of global, multi-channel food service brands, announced today that Paul Damico,…

August 5, 2015 · ·

Schlotzsky’s Features New Fresh Tastes of Summer

Bakery-Cafe Offers Guests a Fresh New Salad, Sandwich, Soup and Dessert Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Yesterday kicked off the first day…

June 25, 2015 · ·

Cinnabon Debuts First Savory Breakfast Option with NEW! Cinnabon Sausage Bites

Beloved bakery’s latest innovation is now available at travel locations nationwide Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) After 30 years of baking of…

June 9, 2015 · ·

Love at First Sight! Cinnabon Wild Berry Medley Returns

Seasonal berry topping and frozen lemonade now available through July 20 Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) With Spring finally in full swing,…

May 14, 2015 · ·

Cinnabon Opens Milestone 100th Bakery through Pilot Flying J Partnership

Maker of World Famous Cinnamon Rolls® Gains Popularity in Travel Centers Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Cinnabon, Inc. this month celebrated the…

August 5, 2014 · ·

Carvel Partners With Nutella for Limited Time Summer Ice Cream Treats

Carvel Debuts Soft Serve, Handmade Scooped Ice Cream and Sundae Dasher Line Featuring Popular Hazelnut Spread Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Just…

July 2, 2014 · ·

Schlotzsky’s Rolls Out Expansion Plans for Oklahoma

Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Schlotzsky’s®, home of The Original® round toasted sandwich and famous Fresh-from-Scratch® buns, recently announced company plans to…

May 28, 2014 · ·

Auntie Anne’s Releases First Store Redesign in Company History

Iconic Soft Pretzel Franchise Gives Original Mall Location a Makeover as a Test Prototype Lancaster, PA (RestaurantNews.com) Auntie Anne’s Pretzels,…

May 16, 2014 · ·

Athens gets Lotz Better with a New Schlotzsky’s

Celebrate Schlotzsky’s Grand Opening May 22 with an Opportunity to Win Free Schlotzsky’s for a Year Athens, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Schlotzsky’s®,…

May 16, 2014 · ·

How Kat Cole Operates Cinnabon Like a Tech Startup

There’s no software embedded in the gooey center of a Classic Roll. No app that dispatches dough from oven to…

April 22, 2014 · ·

Schlotzsky’s Makes Tax Day Lotz Better

Home of The Original® Round Toasted Sandwich Offers Free Food April 15 Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) In the spirit of making life…

April 10, 2014 · ·

Carvel Unveils New Shoppe Design and Brand Image as Ice Cream Franchise Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Iconic Ice Cream Brand Plans to Add 20 Newly Designed Full and Express Shoppes as Part of Growth Strategy Atlanta,…

April 8, 2014 · ·

FOCUS Brands Names Steve DeSutter President and CEO

Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) FOCUS Brands Inc. announced today that Steve DeSutter will join the company as President and Chief Executive…

February 11, 2014 · ·

Schlotzsky’s Names Mark Mears as CMO

Classic Sandwich Chain Starts 2014 with New Leadership Direction Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Schlotzsky’s, home of The Original® round-toasted sandwich, today…

January 16, 2014 · ·

Carvel Names Seasoned Executive as Vice President of Brand Marketing

Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Carvel… America’s Freshest Ice Cream®, has named former Atlanta Bread Company VP of Marketing, Chris Campagna, as…

November 13, 2013 · ·

Schlotzsky’s Names Brian Farris to VP of Catering and Off-Premise Sales

Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Schlotzsky’s, home of The Original® round-toasted sandwich, announces the addition of industry veteran Brian Farris as the…

October 21, 2013 · ·

How Kat Cole Went from Hooters Girl to President of Cinnabon by Age 32

When Kat Cole traveled to Egypt with the international director of Cinnabon last year and the call-to-prayer came on over…

August 28, 2013 · ·

Schlotzsky’s Inks Franchise Agreement for 55 New Restaurants Throughout Seven Former Soviet Countries

Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Schlotzsky’s®, home of The Original® round toasted sandwich and famous Fresh-from-Scratch® buns, recently signed a franchise agreement…

June 11, 2013 · ·

FOCUS Brands Appoints Two New Executives to International Team

New CMO of International and SVP of International Supply Chain Tapped to Facilitate Overseas Growth Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) FOCUS Brands…

March 14, 2013 · ·

Schlotzsky’s Shatters Company Record With Agreement for 170 New Restaurants

Fast-Casual Chain Inks Game-Changing Partnership to Build Huge Presence in Southern California Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) In a historic deal with…

February 26, 2013 · ·

Schlotzsky’s Unveils New Trio of Muffalotza Sandwiches and Sweepstakes for Trip to New Orleans

The new sandwich trio will be available at Schlotzsky’s through June 2 Facebook sweepstakes includes a grand prize trip for…

February 26, 2013 · ·

FOCUS Brands CEO: ‘Take risks where you know you can impact the outcome’

Sometimes college degrees are necessary in business. Sometimes they’re not. Russ Umphenour would make a good poster child for the…

December 15, 2012 · ·