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Yoma Strategic and the parent company of pretzel franchise Auntie Anne’s – Focus Brands – are to bring the popular hand-rolled soft pretzel store to Myanmar. Myanmar’s first Auntie Anne’s outlet is scheduled to open in Yangon in the coming months with a more…
US chain Jamba Juice has been bought for US$200 million by Focus Brands. Already, there is speculation that the Jamba Juice sale may lead to the brand being expanded overseas. The reason: Focus is owned by private equity firm Roark Capital and the parent of…
Focus Brands is seeking franchisees to develop its Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s brands in China as part of its international growth strategy. Founded in 1985, Cinnabon is a cinnamon roll bakery with 580 outlets in 52 countries. Auntie Anne’s, founded in 1988,…
