Focus Brands LLC
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Focus Brands LLC - overview
Established
2004
Location
Atlanta, GA, US
Primary Industry
Food
About
Focus Brands LLC is a prominent US-based franchisor offering a wide array of beloved food and beverage brands, enhancing dining experiences across various customer segments. Focus Brands LLC operates as a franchise platform for popular food brands, headquartered in Atlanta, US. Founded in 2004, the company has seen strategic pivots in its business model to optimize brand performance. Jim Holthouser serves as the CEO, leading the company through its growth trajectory.
Focus Brands LLC boasts a diverse portfolio of renowned quick-service and fast-casual dining brands, including Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s Deli. With over 6,600 locations in more than 60 countries, the company caters to a broad customer base, focusing on delivering quality food experiences tailored to various culinary preferences. Focus Brands LLC generates revenue through its franchise model, which includes franchise fees, sales royalties, and supply chain agreements with its franchise network. The company's revenue structure is supported by B2B transactions, where franchisees procure products from Focus Brands at negotiated wholesale prices.
Key offerings like Cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls and Auntie Anne’s pretzels play a crucial role in the franchisee's sales strategy, which relies on an initial franchise fee and ongoing royalty payments as a percentage of sales, facilitating a sustainable revenue stream for the company.
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Snack Foods, Restaurants & Nightlife
Website
www.focusbrands.com
Total Amount Raised
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Focus Brands LLC - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Jamba, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Auntie Anne’s LLC | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Moe's Southwest Grill | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Schlotzsky's Ltd. | - |
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Focus Brands LLC - key contacts
| Name | Position | Start Date | End Date | Vcard | Bio | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Member | BM |
BM Board Member
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