What brand names, besides Cinnabon, are operated by GoTo Foods LLC and its subsidiaries?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
GoTo Foods LLC ("GTFL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of GoTo Foods Holdings Inc. ("GTFH" or the "Parent"), comprises the worldwide operations of its subsidiaries (the "subsidiaries" and collectively, the "Company") which are principally the franchisors and operators of approximately 7,000 stores, bakeries, and restaurants ("SBRs", "SBR") in the United States and over 60 foreign countries and territories operating under the brand names Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky's®, Moe's®, Auntie Anne's®, McAlister's Deli®, Jamba® and on certain military bases and international markets under the brand name of Seattle's Best Coffee®.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, GoTo Foods LLC and its subsidiaries operate several brands in addition to Cinnabon. These brands include Carvel, Schlotzsky's, Moe's, Auntie Anne's, McAlister's Deli, Jamba, and Seattle's Best Coffee. These brands operate through approximately 7,000 stores, bakeries, and restaurants in the United States and over 60 foreign countries and territories. However, Seattle's Best Coffee operates only on certain military bases and in international markets.
For a prospective Cinnabon franchisee, this indicates that GoTo Foods LLC has a diverse portfolio of franchise brands. This could mean that there are shared resources, expertise, and best practices across the different brands, potentially benefiting franchisees. It also suggests that GoTo Foods LLC has experience in managing and growing franchise systems across various concepts and markets.
However, franchisees should also consider whether the multi-brand structure could lead to competition for resources or attention within the organization. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to investigate how GoTo Foods LLC allocates resources and support across its different brands to ensure that Cinnabon franchisees receive adequate attention and support.