Auntie Anne’s

Buying a Franchise

Cinnamon Is Suddenly the Hot New Ingredient on Restaurant Menus and Cinnabon Is Cashing In

Cinnabon just had its best growth year yet, thanks to a nationwide cinnamon craze and an expanded drink menu.

By Jonathan Small

Buying a Franchise

This Franchisee Made $2.2 Million From a Tiny Pretzel Stand. Here’s His Secret.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

5 Founders Who Transformed Franchising — And the Powerful Lessons Behind Their Success

By Trevor Rappleye

Buying a Franchise

What Do Schlotzsky’s, Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s Have in Common? The Same Parent Company: Focus Brands.

By Matthew McCreary

Buying a Franchise

Franchise Players: An Auntie Anne’s Franchisee on the Importance of Seeking Advice

Eleazar Puente, an Auntie Anne's franchisee, answers questions on motivation, challenges of franchising and more.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

This Mega Deal Means Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Are Now in the Same Family as Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon

Roark Capital Group will acquire CKE Inc., the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, adding to its extensive franchise brand portfolio, which includes Wingstop, Carvel Ice Cream and Arby's.

By Kate Taylor