When did Arby's become an Affiliated Program of Auntie Annes?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
iced tea and other food and beverage products. McAlister's system became an Affiliated Program (as defined below) through an acquisition in July 2005, and the McAlister's system became affiliated with GoTo Foods in October 2013. McAlister's has offered franchises since April 2017, and its predecessor offered franchises from 1999 to April 2017. As of December 31, 2023, there were 506 franchised and 33 affiliateowned McAlister's® restaurants in the United States.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–24)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
The 2024 Auntie Annes Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly state when Arby's became an Affiliated Program. However, the document does list several other brands and the dates they became affiliated with GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Annes. McAlister's became an Affiliated Program in July 2005 and affiliated with GoTo Foods in October 2013. Moe's became affiliated with GoTo Foods in August 2007, and Schlotzsky's became affiliated with GoTo Foods in November 2006. Streamline Brands became an Affiliated Program in June 2022.
Given that Arby's is not mentioned in this context, a prospective franchisee should directly ask Auntie Annes for the specific date Arby's became an affiliated program. This information could be relevant for understanding the scope and potential synergies within the GoTo Foods portfolio.
Understanding the affiliation dates of different brands can provide insight into the strategic growth and acquisition history of GoTo Foods, which indirectly impacts Auntie Annes franchisees through shared resources, management, and supply chain benefits.