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      How FOCUS Brands Doubled Down on Digital During COVID-19
      The company is honing its digital strategies.
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      Focus Brands Announces New Brand Executives

      Focus Brands, parent company of iconic brands Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli, and Schlotzsky’s, announced newly appointed executiv

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      Kat Cole to Leave Focus Brands by End of Year
      She's been with the Moe's and Cinnabon owner since 2010.
      FOCUS Brands Appoints Brian Krause Chief Development Officer

      FOCUS Brands, parent company of iconic brands Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli, and Schlotzsky’s, announced that Brian Krause has joined t

      FOCUS Brands Launches Webinar Series

      FOCUS Brands Inc., a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands announced today a webinar series to help educate area developers and prospective franchisees on post-COVID-19 growth p

      Focus Brands Lays Off 136 from Headquarters

      The company has offered relief pay to those affected.

      FOCUS Brands Taps Hilton Exec as Next CEO

      Outgoing CEO Steve DeSutter is retiring after six years.

      What Inspires FOCUS Brands' Exec Tim Muir

      The company's chief development officer on the benefits of franchising.

      Focus Brands Hires Dan Gertsacov as First Global CMO

      Focus Brands Inc., the franchisor and operator, through its affiliates, of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba Juice, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky
      FOCUS Brands's Kat Cole poses for a photo.

      The Changing Face of Restaurant Leadership

      Limited-service brands are working to add more women and minorities to their executive ranks. But are their efforts paying off?

      What Inspires FOCUS Brand's Rock Star President Kat Cole

      Kat Cole has had one of the industry's most inspiring and impressive careers.
      Kat Cole named president of North America at FOCUS Brands.

      Kat Cole Promoted to President at FOCUS Brands

      FOCUS Brands, the franchisor of iconic brands Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s, announced that Kat Cole has been named chief operating officer

      Focus Brands Blazes a Path for the Future

      With new, tech-inspired digs, a collaborative mindset, and combined resources, Focus Brands is sprinting toward success.

      Focus Brands Commits to Sourcing Cage-Free Eggs

      In response to a growing consumer sentiment towards cage-free eggs and the adoption of this policy by several other food service companies, Focus Brands is joining forces with others in the industry a
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