Content about Focus Brands

April 24, 2012
Burger King rolls out Minibon nationally
Chain to add Cinnabon item to more than 7,000 U.S. units
February 21, 2012
Moe’s Southwest Grill plans 50 units in Russia
Moe’s Southwest Grill made deal to open 50 locations in Russia
November 11, 2011
Schlotzsky's talks tri-branding, menu revamps
A Q&A with Kelly Roddy, president of Schlotzsky’s
September 25, 2011
A question for Roark's Romaniello: Why Arby’s?
Steve Romaniello, a Golden Chain winner as head of FOCUS Brands, speaks on the attraction to Arby's.
September 23, 2011
2011 Golden Chain Awards: Steve Romaniello
Romaniello’s creative problem solving, experience are key to the success of Focus Brands Inc.
September 23, 2011
2011 MUFSO award winners
Notable industry figures are the recipients of NRN’s annual awards for success and leadership
August 12, 2011
Meet the 2011 Golden Chain and Pioneer Award winners
Winners of the Nation’s Restaurant News 2011 Golden Chain Award and Pioneer Award.
July 11, 2011
The sum of its parts
Roark Capital Group has a restaurant conglomerate of nine brands with more than 2,400 U.S. locations and $1.78 billion in domestic systemwide sales, excluding its new majority position in Arby’s.
June 13, 2011
Arby’s sold to Roark Capital for $430M
Wendy's/Arby's Group to retain 18.5-percent ownership interest
June 10, 2011
Schlotzsky’s Deli returns to Florida
Schlotzsky’s Deli plans to open new restaurants in Orlando and Tampa
May 24, 2011
Sources: Roark Capital to buy Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio
Agreement will allow Roark to acquire brands from Bruckmann Rosser Sherrill
April 5, 2011
Focus Brands grows tri-branded locations
Tri-branded units deliver cost and real estate efficiencies while encouraging traffic
January 10, 2011
Cinnabon promotes Kat Cole to president
Former president Gary Bales remains leader at sister brand Carvel
December 10, 2010
Huddle House names Mark Whittle chief development officer
Appointee formerly vice president of real estate for Focus Brands
October 20, 2010
Cinnabon hires Kat Cole as COO
Cole is the former VP of training and development for Hooters of America Inc.
October 8, 2010
Focus Brands to acquire Auntie Anne's
Chain joins Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky’s and Moe’s in Focus Brands' portfolio
October 8, 2010
Focus Brands to acquire Auntie Anne's
Chain joins Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky’s and Moe’s in Focus Brands' portfolio
August 11, 2010
Romaniello of Roark Capital on navigating the credit crunch
Firm's brands try franchisee incentives, express stores to spur growth
July 26, 2010
Having words with Gary Bales, president, Cinnabon

Gary Bales is a man with a mission. The president of Cinnabon is overseeing the overhaul of the 570-unit quick-serve chain, a division of 
Atlanta-based Focus Brands Inc.


Bales was appointed president of Cinnabon about nine months ago, and he has big plans for the chain. He intends to turn the brand around by converting it into a bakery-cafe concept. The process is expected to take about three years to complete. Recently, he talked to Nation’s Restaurant News about his plans.


April 11, 2010
Roark Capital Group acquires Wingstop
RICHARDSON Texas Wingstop Restaurants Inc., the parent to the 440-unit chicken-wing chain, has been acquired...
March 22, 2010
SLIDE SHOW: Schlotzsky’s rounds up a new look
AUSTIN Texas Schlotzsky’s has expanded a new prototype and ramped up its co-branding with sister...
October 25, 2009
Panel: Capital plans get creative
Despite the continuing deep freeze of the credit markets, operators still are finding creative ways...
September 13, 2009
Romaniello pictures more deals in Roark’s future
Steve Romaniello, managing director at Roark Capital Group and chairman of Focus Brands, is eager...
September 13, 2009
Romaniello pictures more deals in Roark’s future
Steve Romaniello, managing director at Roark Capital Group and chairman of Focus Brands, is eager...
July 13, 2009
Focus Brands taps Bales as Cinnabon prexy
ATLANTA Multiconcept operator Focus Brands Inc. said Tuesday that Gary Bales, president of the company's...
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