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Focus Brands Announces Brendan Berg as Senior Vice President of Operations for Restaurant Brands

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Brands®, parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister's Deli®, Moe's Southwest Grill® and Schlotzsky's®, announced today that Brendan Berg is joining the company as its new Senior Vice President of Operations for the Restaurant Category. With almost 40 years spent in the restaurant industry working his way up from team member to executive leadership, Brendan's forward-thinking strategies have driven operational performance and profitability on a global scale.

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ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Brands , parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's , Carvel , Cinnabon , Jamba , McAlister's Deli , Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's , announced today that Brendan Berg is joining the company as its new Senior Vice President of Operations for the Restaurant Category.
"As a seasoned executive in the QSR industry, Brendan brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success to Focus Brands," said Shelley Harris, Restaurant Category President.
As Senior Vice President of Operations, Brendan will lead the restaurant category operations team, which is primarily focused on providing efficient operations solutions, increasing unit-level profitability and enhancing the guest experience across all seven brands in the Focus Brands portfolio.
Brendan joins Focus Brands from Church's Chicken where he served as Senior Vice President of U.S.

Outlets at Traverse Mountain Welcome Big Jack as Its Courtyard Centerpiece

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Friday, September 30, 2022

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LEHI, Utah, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outlets at Traverse Mountain is celebrating the beginning of fall in a big way. For the month of October, the Outlets will be home to Big Jack, a 26-foot-tall, custom-designed, steel jack-o'-lantern that will delight shoppers both young and old.

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LEHI, Utah, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outlets at Traverse Mountain is celebrating the beginning of fall in a big way.
For the month of October, the Outlets will be home to Big Jack, a 26-foot-tall, custom-designed, steel jack-o'-lantern that will delight shoppers both young and old.
To commemorate the start of the Halloween season, the Outlets will welcome Big Jack on October 1st and it will stay as the courtyard's centerpiece for the entire month.
As the largest jack-o'-lantern in Utah, Big Jack is the perfect fall photo-op to get into the Halloween spirit.

Auntie Anne's Introduces Its Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost for a Sweet & Salty Sip That Makes Saying Goodbye to Summer Oh So Satisfying

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Monday, September 26, 2022

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ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saying goodbye to summer has never been so sweet (and salty), but thanks to Auntie Anne's and an all new premium beverage offering, guests can enjoy the best of two flavorful worlds. Sure to satisfy any craving, the new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost is available now at Auntie Anne's locations nationwide for a limited time.

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Sure to satisfy any craving, the new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost is available now at Auntie Anne's locations nationwide for a limited time.
The Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost lusciously layers salty and sweet caramel syrup mixed with Hershey's frozen chocolate atop a bed of real whipped cream, and finished with a rich, buttery, and sea salted caramel sauce drizzled over whipped cream.
The perfect flavor trifecta, fans can "caramelize it" and enjoy the Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost alongside Auntie Anne's Original Pretzel Nuggets and Caramel Dip to get more sweet, more salty, and more caramel in each taste.
To learn more about Auntie Anne's new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost, visit AuntieAnnes.com and follow along on TikTok , Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter .

It's Time to Get Knotty: Auntie Anne's and Evil Genius Beer Company Release a Limited-Edition Oktoberfest Lager

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Monday, August 15, 2022

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"The only thing better than pretzels AND beer, is pretzels IN beer," said Trevor Hayward, co-founder of Evil Genius.

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"The only thing better than pretzels AND beer, is pretzels IN beer," said Trevor Hayward, co-founder of Evil Genius.
"We can't wait for fans of Auntie Anne's and Evil Genius to get a taste of this fun collaboration," said Danika Brown, Director of Brand Marketing at Auntie Anne's.
For more information on Evil Genius Beer Company check them out at www.evilgeniusbeer.com or on socials at @evilgeniusbeer.
and the Auntie Anne's and Evil Genius Beer Company collaboration, visit auntieannes.com/isbutteracarb .

Focus Brands Announces Mike Woodward as Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

ATLANTA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Brands®, parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister's Deli®, Moe's Southwest Grill® and Schlotzsky's®, announced today that Mike Woodward is joining the company as its new Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales.

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ATLANTA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Brands , parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's , Carvel , Cinnabon , Jamba , McAlister's Deli , Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's , announced today that Mike Woodward is joining the company as its new Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales.
"Focus Brands is continuing to build a best-in-class development organization and adding Mike to the team creates an opportunity for us to further advance our leadership in the QSR industry," said Brian Krause, Chief Development Officer at Focus Brands.
As Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales, Mike will oversee the franchise sales team, which is primarily focused on promoting brand recognition and strategic geographic growth across all seven brands in the Focus Brands portfolio.
Mike joins Focus Brands from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts where he served as Senior Vice President of Franchise Development, leading all aspects of franchise sales and development for 20 brands across the US and Canada.

Auntie Anne's Celebrates National Auntie Day by Serving Up Free Pretzels and Giving Away $30,000 of Cold Hard Cash Powered by Cash App

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

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ATLANTA, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate National Auntie Day on July 26, 2022, America's favorite aunt, Auntie Anne's, will give fans the chance to get that dough in more ways than one. The pretzel powerhouse is channeling that generous auntie energy and partnering with Cash App® to dish out dough all day long for a total of $30,000*. Let's face it, we can all use a little extra cash these days and fans who shoot their shot on social media have the chance to win prizes from $5 to the grand prize of $10,000. But cash isn't the only dough you can snag on National Auntie Day – everyone can score a FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzel with the purchase of any drink on the big day via the Pretzels Perk app**.

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The pretzel powerhouse is channeling that generous auntie energy and partnering with Cash App to dish out dough all day long for a total of $30,000*.
But cash isn't the only dough you can snag on National Auntie Day everyone can score a FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzel with the purchase of any drink on the big day via the Pretzels Perk app **.
On National Auntie Day, fans hoping to score some cash from Auntie Anne's, the greatest auntie ever, can enter by tagging Auntie Anne's on their choice of social media platform across TikTok , Instagram , Facebook or Twitter, dropping their personal $cashtag and using #NationalAuntieAnnesDayand #Entry.
"This National Auntie Day, we couldn't help but give our fans not just our pretzel dough they crave, but some dough to fill their bank account, too!

Auntie Anne's Twists Up a New Refreshingly Fruity Line of Dragonfruit Mango Beverages to Give Guests the Perfect Sips for Summer

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Monday, June 27, 2022

ATLANTA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, Auntie Anne's, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is keeping guests refreshed all season long with new twists on the brand's beloved lemonade lineup. Starting today, three brand new Dragonfruit Mango sips are rolling into Auntie Anne's restaurants nationwide for a limited time.

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Starting June 27, Auntie Anne's guests can pair their pretzel with the new Dragonfruit Mango Frost, Dragonfruit Mango Frozen Lemonade, and Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade Mixer.
Starting today, three brand new Dragonfruit Mango sips are rolling into Auntie Anne's restaurants nationwide for a limited time.
As it heats up outside, Auntie Anne's guests can cool down with the new Dragonfruit Mango Frost, Dragonfruit Mango Frozen Lemonade, and Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade Mixer:
The new Dragonfruit Mango Frost blends real dragonfruit & mango puree with Auntie Anne's signature Original Frozen Lemonade to create a refreshing sip.
The new Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade Mixer swirls real dragonfruit & mango puree into Auntie Anne's Original Lemonade for a perfectly balanced tart and sweet sip that'll have guests wanting more.

Focus Brands Builds Out Specialty Category Leadership Team

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

ATLANTA, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Brands , parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's , Carvel , Cinnabon and Jamba , announced today the appointments of four senior leaders on the specialty category leadership team, including three internal promotions.

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ATLANTA, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Brands , parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's , Carvel , Cinnabon and Jamba , announced today the appointments of four senior leaders on the specialty category leadership team, including three internal promotions.
"With strong leadership we are well-positioned to continue to grow our brands and increase customer preference in today's competitive market."
Prior to joining Focus Brands, Kerri served in marketing leadership roles at The Home Depot, The Wendy's Company and Procter & Gamble.
Jessica has been with Focus Brands for more than 12 years, serving in marketing roles for McAlister's Deli and, most recently, leading Strategic Initiatives on the Specialty Category Marketing team.

Focus Brands International Announces Unparalleled Virtual Coaching Capabilities

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

ATLANTA, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International division of Focus Brands LLC (Focus Brands International), a leading developer of iconic global, multi-channel foodservice brands, has teamed up with Auxis, a well-respected consulting and outsourcing firm, to inaugurate its first international franchise operations support center. The company's new Customer Experience Center of Excellence (CECE), located in Heredia, Costa Rica, aligns with its mission to serve people and potential. The CECE provides an affordable and effective means to deliver world-class operations support to enhance the customer experience and improve the performance of franchisees' restaurants.

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The new Customer Experience Center of Excellence provides continuous operational review, coaching and analytical support to franchisees across the globe
ATLANTA, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International division of Focus Brands LLC (Focus Brands International), a leading developer of iconic global, multi-channel foodservice brands, has teamed up with Auxis, a well-respected consulting and outsourcing firm, to inaugurate its first international franchise operations support center.
The CECE allows us to have eyes and ears into their operations, greatly enhancing our ability to achieve this goal" says Beto Guajardo, President of Focus Brands International.
Focus Brands International partnered with Auxisto create an international shared services model and organize a team of extensively trained multi-lingual customer experience coaches.
Atlanta-based Focus Brands is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands.

Focus Brands International Announces Unparalleled Virtual Coaching Capabilities

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

ATLANTA, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International division of Focus Brands LLC (Focus Brands International), a leading developer of iconic global, multi-channel foodservice brands, has teamed up with Auxis, a well-respected consulting and outsourcing firm, to inaugurate its first international franchise operations support center. The company's new Customer Experience Center of Excellence (CECE), located in Heredia, Costa Rica, aligns with its mission to serve people and potential. The CECE provides an affordable and effective means to deliver world-class operations support to enhance the customer experience and improve the performance of franchisees' restaurants.

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The new Customer Experience Center of Excellence provides continuous operational review, coaching and analytical support to franchisees across the globe
ATLANTA, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International division of Focus Brands LLC (Focus Brands International), a leading developer of iconic global, multi-channel foodservice brands, has teamed up with Auxis, a well-respected consulting and outsourcing firm, to inaugurate its first international franchise operations support center.
The CECE allows us to have eyes and ears into their operations, greatly enhancing our ability to achieve this goal" says Beto Guajardo, President of Focus Brands International.
Focus Brands International partnered with Auxisto create an international shared services model and organize a team of extensively trained multi-lingual customer experience coaches.
Atlanta-based Focus Brands is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands.