May 24, 2013

Cinnabon

Must-See Speakers
September 2011

From October 9-11, 200 industry insiders...

Cinnabon Asks Customers to Take a "ReTreat"

Cinnabon is providing customizable options with a new line of blended beverages and new flavored frostings, available for a limited time.

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Cinnabon Names Franchise Partner of the Year

Cinnabon, the 25-year-old market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries, has named Frank Ross, Jr., as its Franchise Partner of the Year. Ross successfully operates bakeries in Albany and Columbus, Georgia.

The Franchise Partner of the Year award is given to the franchise owner who runs...

Cinnabon Offers Nurses a Sweet Deal

In appreciation of the extraordinary service nurses provide daily, Cinnabon and The DAISY Foundation are celebrating National Nurses Week by offering these professionals a free Cinnabon Classic Roll when they show their healthcare badges at participating bakeries May 6-12, 2011.

Dine America Releases Conference Agenda

Dine America, the annual “Executive Idea Exchange” for leaders in the restaurant and foodservice sectors, released the agenda for its 2011 conference. The conference will take place October 9-11, 2011, at the Intercontinental Buckhead in Atlanta.

The conference schedule...

Cinnabon Sweetens Up Tax Day

Cinnabon knows how stressful Tax Day can be, so as a way to show their guests that "Tax Day Bites!", participating U.S. mall-based Cinnabon bakeries, as well as Schlotzky's and Carvel co-brand locations, will give away two free Classic...

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...

What Happened to Table Service?
March 2011

In many cases, it’s a different consumer out there today deciding where to dine when the urge hits. Throughout the recession, full-service restaurants offered so many fire-sale bargains that those little affected by the economy could almost feel guilty for practically stealing meals when...

Top Women in Quick Service
March 2011

Just last year, women crossed the 50 percent threshold in the U.S. workforce, and for the first time in history represent the majority of working Americans. Even in our own industry, more than 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women—a statistic released by the National Restaurant...

Two Cinnabon Offerings Get Fruity

Cinnabon is offering new fruit flavors to two of its menu items. The Raspberry Mochalatta Chill and Fruit Topped Center of the Roll are now available for a limited time.

"Since introducing the Center of the Roll, our guests have raved about the portable version of the ooey, gooey...

Cinnabon COO Promoted to President

FOCUS BrandsInc., the franchisor and operator of more than 3,300 ice cream stores, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes, announced that Kat Cole was named president of Cinnabon Inc., the 25-year-old market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries with more than 770 locations worldwide.

Cinnabon Shows 'Gratitude' with $50k Donation

Throughout the month of October, Cinnabon executed a fund-raising campaign to send "Hugs from Home" to the brave men and women who protect this country.

Cinnabon’s Holiday Twist Abbreviates the Roll

Cinnabon regulars know what they like. That’s why they weren’t afraid to ask franchisees to create a dish consisting of only the center of the Classic Cinnamon Roll – and franchise partners listened.

When guest requests for this dish began to grow, partners trotted the...

Cinnabon Taps New Chief Operating Officer

Kat Cole, former vice president of training and development for Hooters of America Inc., joins the Cinnabon team.

Cinnabon Extends 'Gratitude,' 'Hugs' to Troops
Chain is raising money to send “Hugs from Home” care packages to troops stationed in Afghanistan this holiday season through Operation Gratitude organization.
When Cheating Works
July 2010

The saying goes that two heads are better than one.

At Focus Brands Inc., where the leaders of five distinct concepts are leveraging the power of their collective experience to the benefit of their individual brands, this idea is working on overdrive.

Ahead of the Game
July 2010

At the end of 2008, Kelly Roddy was in the same boat as every other quick-serve executive. The economy was spiraling out of control around him, the average U.S. consumer’s wallet was shrinking, and his task was to figure out how to successfully weather the storm with his Texas-based quick-...

Cinnabon, DAISY Foundation to Recognize Nurses
National Nurses Week, May 6–12, to be celebrated with free Cinnabon Classic Rolls for nurses.
Free Food for Tax Payers
Quick-serve locations nationwide felt the need to give customers a break on April 15, whether it was through free food offers or creative pricing related to Tax Day payments.
To Ease Tax Pain, Cinnabon Will Give Away Cupcakes
All mall-based units will give away bize-sized portions of four cupcake flavors on April 15.