Focus Brands News

Founded: 2001

Atlanta-based Focus Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 4,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 60 foreign countries.

Focus Brands® announced today that Mike Woodward is joining the company as its new Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales.
July 20th, 2022
Focus Brands®, parent company of brands including Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon® and Jamba®, announced the appointments of four senior leaders on the specialty category leadership team, including three internal promotions.
May 19th, 2022
Focus Brands® announced newly appointed executive brand management and marketing leadership to oversee the strategic direction of some of its brands and continue to drive brand relevance and market share. 
December 18th, 2020
Focus Brands® announced that Kat Cole, chief operating officer and president, has decided to leave the company.
December 10th, 2020
FOCUS Brands® announced the appointment of former hospitality industry leader, Sean Wooden, to Vice President, Managing Director of Focus Brands International, where he will oversee Europe, Middle East and Africa (EUMEA).
October 27th, 2020
FOCUS Brands® adds to its Executive Leadership Team with Dawn Ray, the company's first SVP of Corporate Communications.
August 4th, 2020
Focus Brands® today announced that Brian Krause has joined the executive leadership team as Chief Development Officer, and Tim Muir, has been appointed as the company's first Chief Sales Officer.
July 13th, 2020
FOCUS Brands announced that Beto Guajardo will lead its international business, effective at the end of the month.
April 28th, 2020
Focus Brands announced that Jim Holthouser will join the Company as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
February 21st, 2020
Focus Brands Inc. announces that global industry leader Dan Gertsacov will join its executive team in the newly created role of Global Chief Marketing Officer.
May 15th, 2019

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