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Food

Behind the culinary curtain at Focus Brands

 By Patricia Cobe on May 17, 2023

Seven restaurant brands, each with its own kitchen and chef, keep the company’s menu pipeline filled. The latest ideas flowing out are from Moe’s and McAlister’s—and Restaurant Business was there for the big reveal.

Leadership

Schlotzsky’s owner Focus Brands makes some key executive changes

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2022

Shelley Harris will oversee the Atlanta-based company’s restaurant brands and former Wendy’s executive William Armstrong will be the chief brand officer of Schlotzsky’s.

Leadership

Moe’s appoints a chief brand officer

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 02, 2022

Tory Bartlett has been with the fast casual’s parent, Focus Brands, for three years, most recently serving as chief brand officer for Schlotzsky’s.

Food

Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day rule menus this week

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 08, 2022

Heart-shaped pizzas, doughnuts and trays; Hard Rock's Super Bowl and Valentine’s specials; football themes at BWW, Subway and Moe’s.

Food

Consumers rank their favorite tacos

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2021

These 10 chains serve the most craveable tacos, according to Technomic consumer data.

Operations

Inside Moe’s Southwest Grill’s next act

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 18, 2021

The Focus Brands’ fast-casual chain is in the midst of a major reinvigoration that includes new store designs, modernization, menu changes and more.

Food

How chain chefs powered menu R&D forward during the pandemic

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 17, 2020

Corporate test kitchens may have shut down for a while, but menu development didn’t stop. It just proceeded a little differently.

Food

Fall promotions energize menus

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 08, 2020

Taste Tracker: Bacon sizzles at Nathan’s, Moe’s supersizes a burrito and Golden Chick celebrates state fairs.

Leadership

Focus Brands reorganizes its leadership team

Sep. 02, 2020

The company named Kristen Hartman president of its specialty brands, including Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon, while Erik Hess will oversee Moe’s, Schlotzsky’s and McAlister’s Deli.

Food

New twists on takeout

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 03, 2020

After five months of to-go meals, operators are trying to tempt consumers with creative menu and packaging spins.

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