GoTo Foods

Innovation has been the name of the game lately. Here’s how we’re standing out: 🤝 Multiple of our brands partnered with Favor Delivery, a Texas-based delivery platform owned by H-E-B. This partnership focuses on expanded guest access and improved delivery economics for franchisees. 🏆 QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report recognized McAlister's Deli among the nation's top 50 fast food chains, highlighting the brand's steady development pace and outside-in growth strategy across the Midwest and Northeast. ☕ Cinnabon rolled out Seattle's Best Coffee to keep the brand moving forward with consumer demand. Even coming off a breakout year, we strive never to get complacent and to stay on top of consumer trends that will ultimately uplift our franchisees' efforts. 🧀 Schlotzsky's Deli Rolls Out New Limited-Time Philly Cheesesteak Lineup. Try a sub, calzone, or flatbread from now until January 11! 🥨 Auntie Anne's named #1 winner in Best Bakery Chain in Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards 2026! 💄Cinnabon announced it's partnership with Mane for a limited-edition Mane x Cinnabon Beauty Kit. Check it out in the SEPHORA app! From partnerships to awards to new menu items and development, our brands are proof that growth never really stops. Read more on Auntie Anne's https://lnkd.in/g9_MwMzF  Read more on McAlister's https://lnkd.in/eKSvDt-v

Moe's Southwest Grill is expanding in the Twin Cities! The first traditional brick-and-mortar Moe's location is now open in Woodbury, MN! We are excited to bring our signature customizable, craveable menu to more guests in the growing Twin Cities market. The opening reflects the ongoing consumer demand we're seeing for the freshness, convenience and value that Moe's provides. Franchise owner Satnam Dhillon was originally drawn to Moe's fresh, bold flavors and energetic culture, leading him to eventually turn a personal favorite into a business opportunity. And his plans don’t stop with Woodbury. He’s also planning a second location in Apple Valley in the Twin Cities area to introduce Moe's to more Minnesota residents. Where do you want Moe’s to come next?

What a few days in Atlanta! GoTo Foods just wrapped QSR Evolution, and we're already fired up about the conversations, connections, and insights from the show. Huge shoutout to our amazing leader representation: Jessicah Pounds, Marissa Sharpless, and Jessica Osborne. These leaders brought insight, energy, and real talk to panels on coaching, brand marketing, and staying true to your roots in a changing industry. Beyond the sessions, it was energizing to connect with so many operators, franchisees, and industry leaders all thinking about how we keep evolving without losing what makes our brands our brands. Thanks to the QSR Evolution team for having us, already looking forward to next year! For those who went, what was your biggest takeaway?

We’re here Atlanta! GoTo Foods leaders are headed to QSR Evolution, and we couldn’t be more excited. For the next couple of days, restaurant leaders, operators, and innovators will gather at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta to talk strategy, culture, technology, and what’s next for quick service and fast casual. Who’s going: Jessicah Pounds, VP, Training & Leadership Development, who will be speaking about Coaching to Win the Experience Economy. Marissa Sharpless, VP of Brand Marketing, Carvel, will speak on Marketing Above Your Weight Class. Jessica Osborne, VP of Marketing, McAlister's Deli, talking about Staying ‘fast casual’ in a QSR World. These women will represent our enterprise company and speak to what we believe deeply at GoTo Foods; growth is about staying connected to your guest, your team, and what makes your brand uniquely yours. If you’re in Atlanta, come say hi!

We’re excited to welcome Shaan Zaveri to GoTo Foods as SVP, Loyalty, CRM and Personalization. Throughout his career, Shaan has built and scaled customer engagement strategies that drive lasting loyalty. At GoTo Foods, he will lead loyalty, personalization, owned channels, campaign operations, and SEO as we continue creating more meaningful customer experiences. Welcome, Shaan!

In June alone, our brands added 20 new locations across the U.S., extending the reach of beloved brands including Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, McAlister's Deli, Carvel and Moe's Southwest Grill. Each new location reflects the strength of our franchise system, the dedication of our brand teams and the entrepreneurs investing in growth with GoTo Foods. The new locations are proof that our brands, franchisees and development strategy continue to resonate in markets across the country.

At GoTo Foods, we're in the business of building brands that franchisees want to grow with. That's why we're proud to see Cinnabon recognized by QSR for its standout growth and development. The feature highlights the momentum behind one of the industry's most recognizable brands and the strength of a system built for long-term success. Recognition like this reinforces what's possible when franchisees, brand teams and enterprise support come together behind a shared vision for growth. Read QSR's full feature on Cinnabon's growth story and what's fueling the brand's continued momentum: https://lnkd.in/eE7e_d_2

A month ago, our GoTo Foods Summer Interns joined us eager to learn. Today, they're already contributing in meaningful ways. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and collaboration across our teams, these talented students are gaining real-world experience while bringing fresh thinking and new energy to our organization. We're proud to be part of their professional journey and can't wait to see what's ahead this summer.

We’re growing and doing it at scale. In May, GoTo Foods opened new locations across the country, expanding access to our portfolio of craveable brands and strengthening our presence in key markets nationwide. From Alabama to Washington, this momentum reflects the power of our platform, the strength of our franchise network and continued demand for our brands. 📍 New locations in May include: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Washington Each opening is a signal of sustained growth, disciplined expansion and local investment in the communities we serve. More growth ahead.

Proud to welcome Ama R. as General Counsel at GoTo Foods. Ama joins us at a defining moment as we accelerate growth across our portfolio and deepen our franchise-first strategy. She will lead our legal function with a clear focus on enabling development, strengthening partnerships and supporting disciplined, scalable growth. She brings deep experience advising complex, consumer-facing businesses and is known for translating legal strategy into smart, practical business outcomes. Ama’s leadership will play a critical role as we continue to modernize the enterprise and invest in our brands and franchisees. Welcome to GoTo Foods, Ama! Read more about Ama's appointment here: https://lnkd.in/e5Y8ztHU