GoTo Foods and our iconic brands are growing! In November, 19 new restaurants, bakeries and shoppes opened their doors across the United States. Consumers can now visit more locations and enjoy their favorite treats and first-class foods in the following states: - Arizona - Florida - Illinois - Indiana - Maryland - Minnesota - New Mexico - Pennsylvania - Texas #GoToFoods
GoTo Foods
Food and Beverage Services
Atlanta, GA 65,576 followers
A leading developer of iconic global, multi-channel foodservice brands.
About us
Atlanta-based GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. As of December 31, 2023, GoTo Foods, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of more than 6,700 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes, and bakeries in all 50 states and over 60 countries and territories under the Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, McAlister’s Deli®, and Schlotzsky’s® brand names, as well as the Seattle’s Best Coffee® brand on certain military bases and in certain international markets. GoTo Foods is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition and the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience. Please visit www.gotofoods.com to learn more. As a leading developer of iconic food-service brands around the globe, we know our company is only as strong as our people. And that’s why we’re committed to providing our associates with a work environment that encourages and supports innovation, collaboration, and fun! From our unique family culture to our focus on personal development, a career with GoTo Foods is anything but ordinary. We rely on the unique attributes and experiences each of our associates has to offer, we remain focused on providing every individual with continuous opportunities to grow their skills, develop their talents, and unlock their potential as part of a collaborative and supportive team. We’re unleashing the power of our brands with the passion of our people – and we want you to join us!
- Website
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External link for GoTo Foods
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Food, Smoothies, Icecream, Pretzels, Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls, Burritos, Snacks, and Franchise
Locations
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5620 Glenridge Drive
Atlanta, GA 30342, US
Employees at GoTo Foods
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Iris Sauls
People focused leader
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Gurmeet Singh, PhD
Chief Digital & Technology & Data & AI Officer | CDIO | CDO | CTO | CPO | Board Member | Digital Transformation | Growth | Value Creation | Digital…
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Dedrick Boyd
Director of Engineering & CTO, TechSparq ★ Technical Advisor ★ Strategic Engineering Leader, building scalable solutions that drive growth for…
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Chad Tanner
Technology & Product Leader | Mobile | E-Commerce | PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO
Updates
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On Tuesday, December 3rd, our Black Employee Resource Group (BERG) hosted Tayo Famakinwa, Vice President and Global Head of HR Operations, Service and Talent Acquisition at UPS, for a fireside chat on career growth and professional development. Tayo shared invaluable insights on building a growth mindset, leveraging mentorship and advocating for career advancement. The session was a hit! Attendees raved about the practical strategies and inspiring advice they received. Key takeaways included the importance of continuous learning, networking both within and beyond the workplace and navigating career transitions with confidence. #GoToFoods
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McAlister's Deli is introducing its renowned spuds, sandwiches, soup, Famous Iced Tea and exceptional hospitality to the greater Milwaukee area! The expansion into the Chicagoland area represents a strategic development for the brand. McAlister’s Deli plans to open new locations in Oak Creek, Mount Pleasant and Kenosha, with the first store scheduled to open in 2025 and the subsequent locations anticipated in 2026. Click the article to learn more about McAlister's Deli expansion. https://lnkd.in/e_9jQEji #GoToFoods #McAlistersDeli
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We are pleased to announce Kieran Donahue's appointment as the new Chief Commercial Officer at GoTo Foods! Kieran brings nearly 25 years of experience in leading brand growth strategies to our growing platform company. In this role, Kieran will oversee the Commercial organization, which is responsible for Consumer Insights and Analytics, Revenue Generation, Digital, Loyalty, Branded Currency, Culinary, Marketing Planning, Creative, Paid Media, Catering, Brand PR and Social Media. #GoToFoods
GoTo Foods Appoints Kieran Donahue as Chief Commercial Officer - GoTo Foods
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We are excited to announce Mike Smith as the new Chief Brand Officer of Moe's Southwest Grill! Mike is a highly respected industry leader with over 20 years of experience in restaurant operations and management. He has held various leadership roles for more than a decade, supporting both franchisees and the corporate side of the business. #GoToFoods #Moes #QSR
Most recently serving as the Moe's Southwest Grill's Vice President of Operations, Mike Smith led all aspects of operational strategy.
Mike Smith Named Chief Brand Officer of Moe's Southwest Grill
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GoTo Foods and our iconic brands are experiencing significant growth! In October, 23 new restaurants, bakeries and shoppes opened in markets across the United States! Consumers can now enjoy their favorite sweet treats, world famous queso, best-in-class sourdough bread and genuine hospitality in new locations in the following states: - California - Florida - Michigan - New York - Texas - Maryland - Nevada - Kentucky - Virginia - North Carolina
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The commitment to feeding people and potential is ever present at the GoTo Foods headquarters! Today, McAlister’s Deli welcomed the Gigi’s Playhouse™ Adult group for a fun-filled class of decorating Caramel Apple Crisp Cookies and enjoying the latest LTOs. We are proud that McAlister’s maintains a meaningful corporate partnership that provides employment opportunities and promotes awareness to transform global perceptions of Down Syndrome. #GoToFoods #FeedingPeopleandPotential #McAlistersDeli
The McAlister's brand team had the best time hosting a cooking class with GiGi’s Playhouse™ adult group at the GoTo Foods office! Chief Brand Officer Michael Freeman kicked off the program with an overview of our newest LTOs - Witch's Brew, Trick-or-Treat Cookie and Caramel Apple Crisp Cookie. Executive Chef Brock Peek gave a spooky demonstration of our Witch's Brew Lemonade in a witch's cauldron over dry ice. After the demonstrations, the Gigi’s Playhouse™ Adult group got to enjoy decorating their own cookies that showed off their creativity with a variety of spooky toppings. McAlister’s is proud to hold a corporate partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse™, a nonprofit that hosts Down Syndrome Achievement programs. Their mission is to raise awareness on how we can work together to change the way the world views Down Syndrome with a global acceptance for all. Our brand participates in GiGi’s employment program - giving these individuals the opportunity to work in our Atlanta corporate locations as greeters and food bussers. They bring smiles to our guests and our TEAm every day!
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Under David Mikita's leadership, GoTo Foods has become the world's second largest food and beverage licensor! Tune in to listen as Dave discusses how our franchise brands operate, connect with consumers internationally and enhance retail channels to strengthen and promote our brands. #GoToFoods
Episode 5️⃣ 0️⃣ ! David Mikita, President of International and Retail Channels at GoTo Foods, joins me on the podcast to discuss how GoTo Foods has grown to become the world’s #2 food & beverage licensor and what the company has in store for the future. We explore: 🍽 Beyond buying power, what are the benefits for franchise partners? Dave discusses how GoTo Foods provides support on consumer insights, site selection, supply chain, new product development, menu innovation and more. 🌏 How the GoTo Foods franchise model differentiates overseas. 🥤 Bricks and mortar reinvention – how GoTo Foods is repurposing its QSR and fast-casual places. 🍦 The symbiotic relationship between bricks & mortar locations and licensed retail products on grocery shelves. 🥨 How to drive global growth while remaining locally relevant (from offering rolls with less sugar in Cinnabon Japan to cream cheese-filled pretzel sticks at Auntie Anne’s in Hong Kong!) Listen to the full episode on retaildisrupted.com or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eQFeGEHa #franchising #licensing #gotofoods #retailinsights #RetailDisrupted #retailpodcast #auntieannes #cinnabon #carvel #moes #schlutzskys #mcalisters #jamba #QSR #foodservice #fastcasual #consumer #airportretail #grocery #cpg #fmcg #internationalretail #internationalbusiness #retail
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"The education that I received was an incredible foundation but how I applied what I learned would be what made a difference.” Our CEO Jim Holthouser was named University of Louisville Alumni of the Year! Jim is a proud U of L alumnus, holding three degrees from the University. He remains engaged with the school and plays an active role in the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence where, last week, he had the opportunity to teach a class and share his franchising expertise with students in the program. While in Louisville, Jim was recognized at the Alumni of the Year Gala as well as on the field during the Homecoming game. Congratulations, Jim!
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Happy Pride, Atlanta! This weekend, GoTo Foods' associates, family and friends joined the larger community for Atlanta's 2024 Pride Parade in a major way! 🏳️🌈 The Pride Parade is a joyous occasion to reaffirm our commitment to diversity, inclusion and unity. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year the best and most impactful experience yet! #GoToFoods #AtlantaPride #Pride2024
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