May 24, 2012

Auntie Anne's

Boar's Head Cafe Newest Arrival for Pittsburgh Airport

Airmall USA, an airport concessions developer and operator of the Airmall at Pittsburgh International Airport, has opened the Boar's Head Cafe, a 2,600-plus square foot restaurant located on the Transit Level of the Landside Terminal.

Focus Brands Appoints SVP of Business Development

FOCUS Brands announced today it has named Chad Scales as senior vice president of business development. In this newly created role, Chad’s primary responsibility will be to develop new lines of business, including product creation, manufacture, and sales for...

Auntie Anne’s Now Testing Whole Grain Pretzels

Auntie Anne’s, the franchise known best for its fresh, convenient, hand-rolled treats, began testing new whole grain pretzel products Jan. 8, 2012, in select markets across the U.S. as part of a mission to better appeal to guests looking to consume...

The Growth 40
January 2012

In October, upstart fast-casual burger concept Burger 21 launched its franchise program. Rather than pursuing partners to build the brand across the national landscape, Front Burner Brands, the Tampa-based parent company of Burger 21 and the popular Melting Pot restaurants, identified its first...

Auntie Anne’s Offers At-Home Baking Kit

According to recent reports, consumers are planning on spending less this holiday season, making the search for affordable holiday gifts a top priority.

Gingerbread Pretzel Stix Land at Auntie Anne’s

Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest franchisor of hand-rolled soft pretzels, is testing a new holiday pretzel product at 32 store locations across the nation.

Auntie Anne’s Gingerbread Pretzel Stix are a sweet, warm treat, available now until Jan. 8, 2012.

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Food Costs Cramp Menus

Rising commodity costs are threatening to destroy any kind of optimism operators held that they were climbing out of the nation’s economic woes.

The costs present a consistent challenge to Togo’s, for instance, as it plans on opening 50 units in 2012 and develop the franchised...

Break Me Off a Piece of That Kit Kat Pretzel

The world’s largest hand-rolled, soft pretzel company recently teamed up with the leading North American manufacturer of quality chocolate products to create a product now testing in 31 locations across the country.

Auntie Anne's Named No. 1 Food Franchise

According to a new report released by Franchise Business Review, Auntie Anne’s is No. 1 on the “Top 30 Food Franchises” list. One executive at Auntie Anne’s says an intense focus on supporting the people of the brand helps sustain strong satisfaction levels.

Concessions 101: Cashing in on Airports, Campuses

Nontraditional venues, much like airport security itself, may come with a menu of hassles and constraints. For vendors who master the process, however, airports and universities, flooded with hungry, on-the-go patrons, are a dominant opportunity.

Auntie Anne’s Awards $25,000 in Employee Scholarships

Auntie Anne’s recently awarded $25,000 in post-secondary education scholarships to five exceptional individuals.  

Auntie Anne’s Scholarship Awards Program, currently in its sixth year, is open to franchise and corporate employees, as well as their immediate family...

The Contenders
August 2011

Brands No. 51-65 are fast-rising quick-service and fast-casual companies that just missed the QSR 50.

Suppliers Honored by Auntie Anne’s Awards Program

Auntie Anne's Inc., the world’s leading franchisor of hand-rolled soft pretzels, recently announced the 2010 honorees of its’ annual Supplier Awards Program.

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Auntie Anne's Keeps an Eye Out at Franchises

DTT Surveillance and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels established a partnership nearly three years ago, and today, the relationship continues to expand. As the preferred surveillance vendor for Auntie Anne’s, DTT is quickly rolling out systems in franchise locations all across the country.

Auntie Anne's Adds to Franchising Team

 

Auntie Anne’s Inc. recently announced the addition of Mele Sarmiento to its franchising sales team. Sarmiento, of Chicago, was hired as director of franchise sales and development.

This position is focused on presenting Auntie Anne’s franchising opportunities to...

2011 Chef’s Survey
April 2011

Each year QSR surveys the best and the brightest culinary professionals in the industry to find out what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to your menu. The exclusive annual Chef Survey, unveils innovative menu items that reflect the year’s newest and most exciting...

Churches, Rec Centers Could Be Next Hot Market
February 2011

When the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh opened a Nathan’s Famous restaurant within its downtown facility last fall, it marked two milestones for the quick-serve chain. Not only was it the first Nathan’s Famous store to open in Pittsburgh, but it was also the company’s first...

Focus Brands Buys Auntie Anne's
With this addition, the company will have six franchise brands generating more than $1.4 billion in annual systemwide revenues.
The 'A' in ATL Now Stands for Auntie Anne's
The pretzel company's new Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport location is its 39th airport store.
Auntie Anne’s Tests Pretzel, Sausage Combo
Breakfast Sausage Stix feature sausage links individually wrapped in Auntie Anne’s Original pretzel dough, baked to a golden brown, and served with syrup.