GoTo Foods
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant holding company |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Sandy Springs, Georgia , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jim Holthouser (CEO), Kat Cole (COO) |
| Products | Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Auntie Anne's, Jamba |
| Website | www |
GoTo Foods (previously known as Focus Brands) is a privately held American corporation that owns several well-known brands including Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Auntie Anne's, and Jamba. Based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, the company manages more than 6,700 locations worldwide.
History
Originally established as a holding entity for Carvel Corporation, Focus Brands expanded in November 2004 by acquiring Cinnabon along with the global operations of Seattle's Best Coffee from AFC Enterprises, bringing these brands under one umbrella. Two years later, in 2006, it added Schlotzsky's to its portfolio through a purchase from Bobby Cox Companies.
Focus Brands further grew on August 11, 2007, by purchasing Moe's Southwest Grill from Raving Brands. The company's expansion continued in October 2010 when it incorporated the mall-based franchising company Auntie Anne's.
In June 2017, Kat Cole was named Chief Operating Officer.
The acquisition of Frisco-based smoothie chain Jamba (formerly Jamba Juice) was announced on August 2, 2018, and finalized by September 14, 2018.
Jim Holthouser assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in February 2020.
In February 2024, the organization underwent a rebranding and adopted the name GoTo Foods.