How Schlotzsky's, Auntie Anne's, Krystal, Huey Magoo's bring technology to the table

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The final panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Louisville made it clear that chains need to tackle the challenges of online ordering…

Schlotzsky's signs 10-unit deal with Dairy Queen franchisees

February 6, 2019

Schlotzsky's Austin Eatery, a unit of Focus Brands, has signed a deal with Dairy Queen franchisees to open up to 10 units in rural areas across Arkansas, Texas…

Presidents of Krystal, Schlotzsky's, Auntie Anne's, Huey Magoo's make up 'Franchising Think Tank'

The Franchising Think Tank is part of the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, March 11-13, in Louisville.

Former McAlister's, Which Wich execs join Boston's leadership

October 16, 2018

Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar has named two franchise industry veterans to its leadership team. Ryan Reeves will serve as vice president of sales…

Focus Brands opens 1,500th international store

September 27, 2018

Multi-restaurant brand group Focus Brands has opened its 1,500th international location. The Auntie Anne's-branded unit, which is in Liverpool, joins the…

Schlotzsky's marks 6-year anniversary of supporting Type 1 diabetes research

September 12, 2017

Schlotzsky's is nearing its $1 million donation mark for juvenile diabetes research and now plans to run a "Give $1, Get $1" promotion to push things over the…

McAlister's, Moe's, Schlotzsky's VP: 'How fast casuals can win in college markets'

he college market demographic is a prime testing ground to perfect what consumers need and want

Moe's, Schlotzsky's, McAlister's Deli report strong franchise growth

June 5, 2017

Franchising is working well for three Focus Brands concepts. The Atlanta-based company reported Friday that Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and McAlister's…