FOCUS Brands

Focus Brands Names Joe Guith Restaurant Category President

Focus Brands, parent company of iconic brands Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, announced Guillermo Cre

How FOCUS Brands Doubled Down on Digital During COVID-19

The company is honing its digital strategies.

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

FOCUS Brands's Kat Cole poses for a photo.

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 the executive le

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

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.