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McAlister's Deli names Joe Guith brand president

April 5, 2018

McAlister's Deli has named Joe Guith brand president, according to a press release. 
 
Guith joined Focus Brands, parent company to McAlister's Deli, in 2014 as chief operating officer for Cinnabon, and assumed the role of brand president in 2015. In the three years Guith was president, he drove significant P&L results through strong performance management, application of process-driven improvements and building collaborative teams, the release said.

Prior to joining Focus, Guith held roles in general management and strategy with Coca-Cola, where he served as vice president of global business development and vice president of vending operations, and Yum! Brands, where he served as general manager of KFC's south territory.

"We are thrilled to have Joe step into the role as president of McAlister's and are excited to see him guide the brand through its continued growth," Kat Cole, Focus Brands COO and president for North America, said in the press release. "Joe's skills in developing brands, driving businesses forward, and leading large franchise systems make him a great fit for this vibrant brand."