Focus Brands’ New Digital Strategy Could Be a Game-Changer
The company is testing a website/app backbone that each of its seven brands will use to grow transactions, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
Auntie Anne's
Auntie Anne's to Give Away Free Pretzels on National Pretzel Day
Snack-lovers everywhere, your time is now, because National Pretzel Day is almost here and Auntie Anne's, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is serving up free...
Will Focus Brands Make the Next Big M&A Move?
The multi-brand platform is looking for a concept between 150–900 units.
Focus Brands Finds Strength in Nontraditional Expansion
The multi-brand platform has 270 nontraditional stores in its pipeline.
Auntie Anne's Brings Back 'Basketball Buckets' Ahead of March Madness
College basketball’s biggest tournament is approaching and Auntie Anne’s is helping fans celebrate by upping their game day snacks with the return of the guest-favorite Basketball...
Franchisee Fresh Dining Concepts Acquires 73 Auntie Anne's Locations
Fresh Dining Concepts recently completed its sixth acquisition in less than 10 months…and this deal is its biggest yet.
The rapidly-expanding, high-performing franchisee group best known for...
Focus Brands Announces Committment to Cage-Free Eggs
Leading food conglomerates Focus Brands and Groupe Le Duff release comprehensive global animal welfare policies pledging to source 100 percent cage-free eggs and egg products for all of their...
Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon Ink 10-Unit Co-Brand in New York City
Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon announced a deal with franchise group Fresh Dining Concepts to bring 10 co-branded Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon locations to the five New York City boroughs over the next...
Auntie Anne's Hits the Pavement, and New Audiences Nationwide
Franchisees are racing toward a food-truck opportunity that opens accessibility to the classic brand.
Opposites Attract with Jamba and Auntie Anne’s
Co-branding and drive-thrus, together in a format unlike any other for FOCUS Brands franchisees.