Content about Focus Brands Inc.

September 23, 2011
2011 Golden Chain Awards: Steve Romaniello
Romaniello’s creative problem solving, experience are key to the success of Focus Brands Inc.
July 8, 2011
Fed weighs nutrition standards for food marketed to kids
Federal guidelines would establish nutritional standards for food marketed to kids
April 11, 2011
American chains travel to India to recruit franchisees
U.S. trade agency organizes trip for franchisors seeking expansion in India
January 10, 2011
Cinnabon promotes Kat Cole to president
Former president Gary Bales remains leader at sister brand Carvel
September 19, 2010
Focus Brands' exec keeps on top of IT trends
As Focus Brands' vice president of IT, Todd Michaud helps support about 1,600 foodservice locations — nearly all franchised — across the Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s Deli chains.

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.


January 2, 2010
Restaurant chains react to beef recall
WASHINGTON Moe’s Southwest Grill and Carino’s Italian, two of at least three restaurant chains associated...
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...
December 21, 2008
2008 The Year in Review: Executive musical chairs
replaced as president and chief executive of Seattle-based...
November 9, 2008
Umphenour named CEO of Focus Brands
ATLANTA Arby’s veteran Russ Umphenour has succeeded Steve Romaniello as president and chief executive of...
September 21, 2008
Upstart concepts conquer new markets with caution
This is the fourth in a series of seven articles exploring the growth cycles of...
June 22, 2008
QSR chains link full-service tests to improved guest perceptions
A growing number of quick-service and fast-casual operators, looking to push guest counts up, are...
June 11, 2008
Schlotzsky’s tries table service
ATLANTA Focus Brands Inc., the franchisor of several quick-service brands, said that it is experimenting...
May 5, 2008
Focus Brands picks a leader for Moe's
ATLANTA Focus Brands Inc. has tapped on-site veteran Paul Damico as president of its Moe's...
March 23, 2008
Raving Brands sells PJ’s Coffee
ATLANTA Raving Brands Inc. said today that it had agreed to sell its PJ’s Coffee...
March 2, 2008
Raving Brands faces litigation from Doc Green’s franchisees
Raving Brands, the multiconcept franchisor based here, is again locked in a legal battle with...
December 9, 2007
Focus Brands appoints new leader for Schlotzsky’s
AUSTIN Texas Retailing veteran Kelly Roddy has been named president of 365-unit Schlotzsky’s , replacing...
November 11, 2007
Keeping IT ‘Real’ and in ‘Focus’ are key after M&A action
Developing and executing a successful information technology strategy can be challenging under the best of...
September 26, 2007
Keeping IT 'Real' and in 'Focus' key following M&A action
Developing and executing a successful information technology, or IT, strategy can be challenging under the...
September 4, 2007
Schlotzsky’s rolls Italian-theme LTO
AUSTIN Texas Schlotzsky’s, the 365-unit division of Focus Brands Inc. of Atlanta, is offering three...
August 29, 2007
Focus completes Moe's Southwest Grill deal
ATLANTA Multiconcept franchisor Focus Brands Inc. said it has completed its purchase of franchising rights...
June 10, 2007
Focus Brands Vice President Recognized For Leadership
Focus Brands Inc., parent company of the Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon and Schlotzsky’s Deli restaurant...
March 28, 2007
Focus tests Schlotzsky's-Carvel-Cinnabon combo
AUSTIN Texas Two Schlotzsky's units here have started selling the signature menu items of...
March 28, 2007
Schlotzksy’s showcases new Angus line
AUSTIN Texas Schlotzsky’s, the 365-unit division of Focus Brands Inc. of Atlanta, has introduced a...
March 19, 2006
Schlotzksy’s showcases new Angus line
AUSTIN Texas Schlotzsky’s, the 365-unit division of Focus Brands Inc. of Atlanta, has introduced a...
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