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      Schlotzsky's

      Auntie Anne's food truck.
      Focus Brands Surpasses Record $3.9 Billion in Systemwide Sales
      More than 400 shops opened last year.
      Bare naked pizza slices.
      Schlotzsky's Unveils New Bare Naked Pizza
      The pizza is available nationwide for $4.99.
      Focus Brands Shelley Harris.
      Focus Appoints Industry Vets Shelley Harris, William Armstrong to Key Roles

      Focus Brands announced on Wednesday the promotion of Shelley Harris to Restaurant Category President and the hiring of William Armstrong for the position of Schlotzsky’s Chief Brand Off

      Schlotzsky's prototype interior.
      Focus Brands Builds Appeal with 'Horizontal Growth Opportunity'
      McAlister's has the highest ceiling among the restaurant portfolio.
      Focus Brands Shelley Harris.

      Focus Appoints Industry Vets Shelley Harris, William Armstrong to Key Roles

      Focus Brands announced on Wednesday the promotion of Shelley Harris to Restaurant Category President and the hiring of William Armstrong for the position of Schlotzsky’s Chief Brand Officer. Both...

      Schlotzsky’s Opening Jackson, Georgia, on August 12

      Schlotzsky’s will host its official grand opening celebration in Jackson, GA at 2679 Hwy 16 W, Jackson, GA 30233 at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12. To celebrate the grand opening after a...
      Schlotzsky's prototype interior.

      Focus Brands Builds Appeal with 'Horizontal Growth Opportunity'

      McAlister's, the only brand in the restaurant portfolio that saw net unit growth in the past three years, has the highest ceiling. 

      Schlotzsky’s to Host Naperville Grand Opening on May 20

      Schlotzsky’s will host its grand opening celebration for its new location in Naperville, Illinois at 3056 Anna Maria Lane, Naperville, IL 60564 at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 20. To celebrate the...
      McAlister's digital ordering.

      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.

      Schlotzsky's Opens First Double Drive-Thru Prototype

      Schlotzsky’s, a leading fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its bold flavors and famous sandwich, The Original, announced today it has opened its first Design 1000 restaurant in...
      Schlotzsky's Meaty Meal

      Schlotzsky's to Host Grand Opening Celebration in Sand Springs, Oklahoma

      Schlotzsky’s, a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its made-to-order sandwiches, specialty pizzas and flatbreads and fresh salads, will host its grand opening celebration after a successful...
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      Will Focus Brands Make the Next Big M&A Move?

      The multi-brand platform is looking for a concept between 150–900 units. 

      Cinnabon airport location.

      Focus Brands Finds Strength in Nontraditional Expansion

      The multi-brand platform has 270 nontraditional stores in its pipeline. 

      Joey Fatone.

      Schlotzsky's Teams with Joey Fatone to Introduce Calzone Menu

      Schlotzsky's has taken their beloved homemade bread, savory meats and bold flavors and packed them into a new lineup of freshly baked-from-scratch calzones. To introduce its new delicious calzone...
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