FOCUS Brands Inc. Launches Franchise Development Webinar Series

The first presentation will be led by FOCUS Brands’ COO & President Kat Cole, CDO Tim Muir and McAlister’s President Joe Guith.

“We know those in franchising are being inundated with information, so we’re providing an uninterrupted opportunity for prospects to hear why our brands offer an exponential growth opportunity,” said Jim Holthouser, CEO of FOCUS Brands. “Each webinar will be guided by key members of the leadership team and will give attendees the chance to learn new information and hear our brand stories and vision. The time to plan for the future is now and we’re excited to share our strategy with prospects.”

With an AUV of nearly $1.7M, McAlister’s Deli will be presented first followed by Jamba and Moe’s Southwest Grill in the coming weeks. Each one-hour webinar will include a 15-minute Q&A session.

Industry professionals interested in joining the McAlister’s Deli webinar on May 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Dates for Jamba and Moe’s Southwest Grill will be released soon.

Atlanta-based FOCUS Brands is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. FOCUS Brands, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of more than 6,000 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes, and bakeries in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and over 50 foreign countries under the brand names Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe's Southwest Grill®, McAlister's Deli®, and Schlotzsky's®, as well as Seattle's Best Coffee® on certain military bases and in certain international markets.

Founded in 1989, McAlister’s Deli® is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its genuine hospitality, sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea™.