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!
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Learn more about GoTo Foods' transformation directly from CEO Jim Holthouser. #GoToFoods #QSR
Why did Focus change its name to GoTo Foods? "We’ve figured out how to unleash the power of a portfolio, so that one plus one equals four,” CEO Jim Holthouser shared at this year's QSR Evolution Conference.
CEO Jim Holthouser shares important updates on the upgrades taking place at GoTo Foods! The transition to Qu POS will significantly impact our consumers and franchisees by creating cohesive and consistent experiences across each of our seven brands.
In a consumer-driven marketplace, data is the true king … which is why GoTo Foods recently took the leap to adopt a unified commerce platform. While I doubt anyone would say this is my sexiest LinkedIn post, I do think the topic is a worthy one. Please hang in there and keep reading while I geek out just a bit. Earlier this year, we made the decision to begin the transition of all seven of our brands from three legacy point of sale (POS) systems over to Qu POS. At the end of the integration, this unified commerce platform will centralize ALL of our sales channels, loyalty programs, data and back-end systems in with the Qu POS system. If you think that sounds like a massive undertaking, you’re right—but wow, the payoffs so far have been worth it. Due to the brains, brawn and laser-focused commitment of the Qu and GoTo Foods teams, just this week, we hit the 1,000th installation in our restaurants. When you do the math, that breaks down to a lightning-fast rollout rate of 75–100 stores per week. To say we’re facilitating a better guest and operator experience would be putting it mildly. Qu’s platform goes beyond the traditional POS offerings, seamlessly integrating kitchen display, customer data, dashboard reporting, POS and individual brand loyalty programs into one centralized platform. In a word? It’s awesome. Guests love Qu because they can earn and redeem loyalty rewards at any GoTo Foods location. Gone are the days of dual- and multi-brand sites having to choose just one loyalty program to align with their POS system! Operators love it because Qu helps tremendously with order accuracy, significantly reduces training time, offers a holistic snapshot of all transaction data through Notify (a rather addictive real-time data app), and automatically updates to the latest, greatest software enhancements every two weeks. I personally love it for many reasons. For starters, Qu is positioning GoTo Foods to deliver a better, more engaging guest experience and empowering our organization with better data fidelity. This change frees up our brand franchisees to focus on service and strategy, rather than troubleshooting a complex POS system. Plus, our corporate team now has incredible top-line visibility into sales at any time of the day across the entire GoTo Foods portfolio. Mostly, though, I love Qu because our franchisees are lining up for it (which means it makes their jobs easier), and our guests are getting a more cohesive, customized and consistent experience each time they frequent any of our seven amazing brands. And if that’s not feeding people and potential, I don’t know what is. #GoToFoods #Qu #UnifiedCommercePlatform #FeedingPeopleAndPotential #NoLimits
GoTo Foods is once again featured in the Franchise Times’ Top 400! Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's were not just ranked, but each brand saw a considerable improvement in their ranking from last year, a testament to our steady growth and commitment to excellence. This is a collective win for all GoTo Foods associates, our loyal customers and first-class franchisees. Thank you, Franchise Times, for recognizing our iconic brands as some of the top franchises in the QSR industry! #GoToFoods #AuntieAnnes #Cinnabon #McAlistersDeli #MoesSouthwestGrill #Schlotzskys #FranchiseTimes
GoTo Foods is excited to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth! We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive community where corporate associates' unique backgrounds drive creativity and growth. Our incredible Latin and Hispanic Employee Resource Group, JUNTOS, spearheads fun, engaging and informative events to celebrate Hispanic American histories, cultures and contributions within the GoTo Foods community—throughout the entire year, not just during Hispanic Heritage Month! #GoToFoods
Schlotzsky's irresistible sourdough bread and unique menu offerings are coming soon to the Detroit area. Find out more about the expansion of five-unit expansion in the metro-Detroit area and meet the dynamic husband-wife duo behind this exciting milestone. Exciting development are ahead for GoTo Foods and our seven iconic brands! #GoToFoods #Schlotzskys #Development #Expansion https://lnkd.in/eQ3udJfT
At GoTo Foods, we are committed to feeding people and potential; this week, we displayed that through service. We are proud to share that our GoTo Foods associates volunteered at the Atlanta Community Food Bank to pack produce and meal kits for Atlantans in need. Over the course of two shifts, our associates provided 25,084 meals, equating to 30,101 pounds of food! #GoToFoods #Service #AtlantaCommunityFoodBank
Listen to our esteemed CEO Jim Holthouser, as he closes QSR Evolution with a keynote, discussing the transformation from Focus Brands to GoTo Foods, a global platform company. #GoToFoods #QSR #QSREvolution
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Ben Coley and I asked GoTo Foods CEO Jim Holthouser at QSR Evolution about the story behind the name change (from FOCUS). This was a fun answer. My daughter is 5 and she's already picking up phrases in kindergarten I don't understand. So I get it. Comes at you fast. But the general theme here, as it relates to guests, was GTF decided to "anchor the company around how the customer thought about us."
GoTo Foods wrapped up QSR Evolution with Urvi Patel, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Engagement, and CEO Jim Holthouser. Urvi, alongside a panel of industry leaders and loyalty experts, spearheaded a discussion on the importance of meaningful loyalty and strategies to capture consumer engagement. In a digital era dominated by apps, the thought-provoking panel attracted a large audience eager to learn loyalty insights from the best in the business. The eventful conference concluded with a keynote from our CEO. As the visionary behind the Focus Brands to GoTo Foods transformation, Jim disclosed the engine behind the evolution and how the restructuring journey unleashed the power of our portfolio to become a leading platform company. Thank you, QSR, for inviting GoTo Foods to be a part of this year's QSR Evolution Conference. We are already looking forward to next year’s event! #QSR #QSREvolution #GoToFoods
The QSR industry is undergoing a significant transformation. GoTo Foods executives recently shared their expertise alongside fellow industry leaders at the second annual QSR Evolution conference, highlighting what makes GoTo Foods a leader in this space. During the two-day conference, Bobby Morena, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development, shared practical insights on attracting the right franchisee, which can be applied in the QSR industry to fast-casual restaurants, shoppes and bakeries looking to scale. Michael Freeman, Chief Brand Officer of McAlister's Deli, discussed key strategies for scaling the billion-dollar brand and maintaining its unparalleled culture during rapid growth, and Dawn Ray, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations, also shared valuable wisdom on thriving as a woman in a male-dominated industry. #QSR #QSREvolution #GoToFoods
Schlotzsky’s is known for its irresistible sourdough bread and delicious, one-of-a-kind menu offerings, which are often the brainchild of Executive Chef Jennifer Keil. Learn more about Chef Jennifer and her creative yet strategic culinary development process and understand how staying up to date with industry trends, collaborating with the GoTo Food marketing team and considering consumer sentiments play a major role in the brand's menu offerings. #GoToFoods #Schlotzskys #FranchiseTimes
Thank you to Franchise Times for the feature on our Executive Chef, Jennifer Keil! 👏