FOCUS Brands

Focus Brands Appoints Mike Woodward SVP of Franchise Sales

Focus Brands announced that Mike Woodward is joining the company as its new SVP of Franchise Sales.

Focus Brands Appoints Four Senior Leaders

Focus Brands, parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon and Jamba, announced the appointments of four senior leaders on the specialty category leadership

Focus Brands Taps Tim Voss as New Chief Technology Officer

Focus Brands, parent company Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s, announced Thursday that Tim Voss is joining the company as

Danielle Porto Parra, SVP of category marketing at Focus Brands.

The Changing Life of a Restaurant CMO

Is the marketing world more or less connected thanks to COVID?

McAlister's Deli food with a phone on the table.

How Focus is Owning the Guest Experience, Inside and Outside Restaurants

A 'treasure trove of data' is making the Moe's and McAlister's parent more in-tune with customers than ever.

Why the Pandemic Only Made Fast Casual Stronger

Despite early struggles, COVID-19 spawned a new generation of fast casuals to be reckoned with.

Focus Brands to Ramp Up Non-traditional Growth in 2022

Focus Brands, the parent company of iconic brands Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s, is accelerating non-traditional unit...

Is Co-Branding Making a Comeback in Restaurant Franchising?

As the industry emerges from the pandemic, operators grapple with how a co-branding partnership can transform operations.

Focus Announces Key Promotions, Names Mike Freeman Chief Brand Officer of McAlister’s

Focus Brands, parent company of iconic brands Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, and Schlotzsky's, announced the promotions of top executives for its...

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 Cremer as its new chief people...

How FOCUS Brands Doubled Down on Digital During COVID-19

The company is honing its digital strategies to create a more direct relationship with the customer.

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 executive brand...

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...