Auntie Anne's

"Scale happens to be one of GoTo Foods’ greatest strengths. More than 90 international franchisees attended the group’s conference in Las Vegas earlier this year—the most ever. They came from places like Japan, the Netherlands, Egypt, and Guatemala. As of mid-February, the company had about 2,000 international locations across 61 countries and territories, consisting of Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, and Seattle’s Best Coffee. The largest brands are Auntie Anne’s with 815 locations and Cinnabon with 915 shops. " Learn more about our commitment to opportunities outside the United States: https://lnkd.in/gwDUtay8

Along with Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and Auntie Anne's franchisee, Steve Craig, Auntie Anne’s is giving college graduates the fantastic opportunity to own their own franchise. The Center for Franchise Development and the Applied Entrepreneurial Program has been incredibly successful, with a success rate of over 90% since its launch, showing our dedication to caring for people.   This year, we're absolutely thrilled to have awarded a well-established Auntie Anne's franchise to Caleb Keling, an outstanding graduate from MWSU. Caleb's journey involved a rigorous mini-internship and a comprehensive business plan presentation, which truly showcased his suitability as a franchise owner. He's now joining a network of previous franchise recipients, who are more than willing to lend a hand to new entrepreneurs.   Over the past 15 years, MWSU has played a pivotal role in helping 25 franchisees establish 56 franchises across the United States, resulting in over $34 million in annual sales. The most recent two Auntie Anne's recipients have achieved remarkable success, nearly doubling their sales and expanding their entrepreneurial ventures. We're incredibly excited to support Caleb on what we're sure will be a successful entrepreneurial journey— a huge congratulations to Caleb!

"QSRs want foot traffic, and airports certainly provide that. In 2023, airlines carried nearly 751.4 million passengers, a post-pandemic record, on domestic flights across the U.S., according to Statistica. ... The performance of GoTo Foods stores in the busiest travel hubs speak volumes. Auntie Anne’s airport locations generated average net sales of $1,641,195 in 2023..." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDGEH4VS

"Co-branding brings together the best of two brands. At GoTo Foods, formerly Focus Brands, co-branding gives the company's QSR brands more exposure and offers franchisees growth and investment opportunities." Learn more below!

Just in time for summer, we're so thrilled to share that we have a new lineup of Watermelon Lemonade drinks to enjoy! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eAsMJUWY

We are so excited that our newest co-brand location with Cinnabon in South Sacramento is now open! https://lnkd.in/dJ8ei_cb

Happy National Pretzel Day! 🥨

Come check out our newest co-branded location with Cinnabon in Jamaica, NY! 💙

"Locating two or more brands in a single location is becoming an increasingly popular strategy amid the uptick in the number of franchisors offering multiple concepts. GoTo Foods has long pioneered the concept of co-branding, predominantly in malls and other nontraditional locations with specialty concepts like Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon. Now, it’s putting a bigger focus on pitching co-branded streetside opportunities to prospective operators to accelerate franchise growth." Learn more about what some are calling "the Future of Franchising": https://lnkd.in/eq-8GCsE

Our basketball buckets are back! 🏀 "Available from March 11 through April 8, 2024 these Buckets offer the perfect snack to enjoy at home while watching your team score buckets, with a divided house filled with your choice of Original, Cinnamon Sugar, Pepperoni Nuggets or Mini Dogs." https://lnkd.in/eUt2jyif