About Us
<html> <head> <title>mock-content</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <link href="focusbrands.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> </head> <body bgcolor="f9e8ac"> <table><tr><td class="content"> FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 2,100 ice cream stores, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 32 foreign countries under the brand names <a href="http://www.carvel.com" target="_new">Carvel®</a>, <a href="http://www.cinnabon.com/flash.html" target="_new">Cinnabon®</a>, <a href="http://www.schlotzskys.com/" target="_new">Schlotzsky’s®</a>, <a href="http://www.moes.com" target="_new">Moe’s Southwest Grill®</a>, and the franchisor of Seattle’s Best Coffee® on military bases and in certain international markets. Based in Atlanta, the primary objective of FOCUS Brands is to “FOCUS on making people happy.” <br><br> <p> <!--- <img src="images/smallBrandColor_car.gif" class="leftIndent" alt=""><br> ---> <a href="http://www.carvel.com" target="_new"><h1>Carvel</h1></a> <a href="http://www.carvel.com" target="_new"><img src="images/aboutCarv.gif" class="right" alt="" width="125" height="190"></a>Considered the nation’s first retail ice cream franchise, Carvel has become one of the best-loved and most recognized names in its industry. Founded in 1934, the company is the leading manufacturer of uniquely shaped ice cream cakes, including its signature Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss cakes, as well as a leading provider of premium soft serve and hand dipped ice cream products. Carvel currently operates more than 570 franchised and food service locations. In addition, the company sells its famous ice cream cakes in over 8,500 supermarkets outlets through Rocky Hill, CT-based <a href="http://www.celebrationfoods.com/" target="_new">Celebration Foods</a>, Carvel’s manufacturing and distributing division. <a href="http://www.carvel.com/franchise_opportunity/franchise.htm" target="_new">Learn more</a> about the nation’s retail ice cream franchise and how to own your own store! <br><br> <br> <p> <!--- <img src="images/smallBrandColor_cin.gif" class="leftIndent" alt=""><br> ---> <a href="http://www.cinnabon.com/flash.html" target="_new"><h1>Cinnabon</h1></a> <a href="http://www.cinnabon.com/flash.html" target="_new"><img src="images/aboutCinn.gif" class="right" alt="" width="125" height="133"></a>Founded in Seattle in 1985, Cinnabon is the market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries. The company serves fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. Cinnabon currently operates more than 600 franchised locations worldwide, primarily in high traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, and travel plazas. <a href="http://www.cinnabon.com/franchise/index.html" target="_new">Learn more</a> about the world’s greatest cinnamon roll and how to own your very own bakery!<br><br> <br> <p> <a href="http://www.schlotzskys.com/" target="_new"><h1>Schlotzsky's</h1></a> <a href="http://www.schlotzskys.com/" target="_new"><img src="images/aboutSchlotz.gif" class="right" alt="" width="150" height="131"></a>Since 1971, Schlotzsky’s has been the home of The Original™ toasted sandwich. The menu has evolved with customers' tastes to include the highest quality sandwiches, pizzas, salads and soups available today. With nearly 400 locations worldwide, Schlotzsky’s is the fast-casual choice for a quick, healthful and fresh dining experience. <a href="http://www.schlotzskys.com/franchise.html" target="_new">Learn more</a> about this hot and toasty franchise and how to own your own sandwich shop!<br> <br> <p> <a href="http://www.moes.com/" target="_new"><h1>Moe's Southwest Grill</h1></a> <a href="http://www.moes.com/" target="_new"><img src="images/aboutMoes.gif" class="right" alt="" width="150" height="140"></a>Moe’s Southwest Grill is the neighborhood burrito place offering flavorful Southwestern fare with a healthy twist. With over 360 locations across the country, Moe’s Southwest Grill serves only the freshest ingredients prepared right before your eyes, including the Homewrecker burrito, the Billy Barou nachos, and the Closetalker salad, in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. <a href="http://www.moes.com/" target="_new">Learn more</a> about Moe (and his grill, of course), not to mention franchising opportunities!<br><br> <br> <p> <!--- <img src="images/smallBrandColor_sbc.gif" class="leftIndent" alt=""><br> <a href="http://www.carvel.com" target="_new"><h1>Seattle's Best Coffee</h1></a> <a href="http://www.carvel.com" target="_new"><img src="images/aboutSBC.jpg" class="right" alt=""></a>Considered the nation’s first retail ice cream franchise, Carvel has become one of the best-loved and most recognized names in its industry. Founded in 1934, the company is the leading manufacturer of uniquely shaped ice cream cakes, including its signature Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss cakes, as well as a leading provider of premium soft serve and hand dipped ice cream products. <br><br> ---> <p> FOCUS Brands’ is a proud supporter of Hands on Atlanta. <a href="http://www.handsonatlanta.org" target="_new">Learn more</a>.<br> <a href="http://www.roarkcapital.com" target="_new">Learn more</a> about FOCUS Brands’ parent company <a href="http://www.roarkcapital.com" target="_new">Roark Capital Group</a>. <br><br> <table><tr><td class="smallFont"> FOCUS Brands provides business management and consultation for restaurants and franchise services, namely, offering assistance in the establishment and operation of restaurants. </td></tr></table> </td></tr></table> </body> </html>
