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ATLANTA, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Focus Brands, the parent company of iconic brands Auntie Anne s, Jamba, Cinnabon, Carvel, Moe s Southwest Grill, McAlister s Deli and Schlotzsky s, announces the new opening of a Jamba and Auntie Anne s co-brand location, featuring the first Auntie Anne s drive-thru in brand history. The location in Wylie, Texas is owned and operated by franchise industry veterans, Shawn and Crystal Bowling.
The opening of the first ever Auntie Anne s drive-thru location meets consumer demand for greater brand accessibility outside of the traditional mall setting.
Strategically paired together in a co-brand location, Jamba’s menu complements the fan-favorite pretzels and snacks offered at Auntie Anne’s.
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Italy-based Lavazza Group is starting construction on its first roasting and packing plant in the U.S., according to a company press release. It is set to open in October 2021. The plant will add 1,000 square feet to its 18,000-square-foot Lavazza Professional Facility in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which produces ground and roasted coffee.
Until opening the new facility, the company had sourced its premium roasted and ground coffee from Italy.
This plant will help Lavazza expand its U.S. presence and pivot quickly to meet any changing trends in the segment, as well as take advantage of rising coffee consumption during the pandemic.
Parent to McAlister’s, Jamba and others promotes Joe Guith to president of its restaurants brands category
Apr 20, 2021
Focus Brands, parent company to such brands Auntie Anne s and Schlotzsky’s, has named Guillermo Cremer as chief people officer, the company said Tuesday.
In addition, the Atlanta-based parent to Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba,, Moe s Southwest Grill and McAlister s Deli, said it had promoted Joe Guith, president of its McAlister’s division since 2018, to category president for its restaurant brands.
“We are thrilled to have Guillermo [left] and Joe at the helm of two critical areas of our organization, said Jim Holthouser, CEO for Focus Brands, in a statement. As our company grows, we will continue to put an intense emphasis on our people and culture, while providing best-in-class service to our brand franchisees and suppliers to drive our company forward.
A red-winged mural cast on the wide side of Black Coffee in Fort Worth is reminiscent of a Phoenix floating above an outline of the city skyline. A directive, “Create Change,” is painted across the bottom. The striking colors and art on the exterior are carried throughout this standalone coffee shop.
Socially reverent artwork on the walls inside feels at home, hovering over spaciously placed tables and furniture. One painting of the late musician and artist Sun-Ra is done by local artist CHoKe. A painting of John Lewis hangs near a window, and there s another of Nipsy Hussle, both created by an artist who wishes not to be named.