M&A Deal Summary

GoTo Foods Acquires Auntie Anne s

On November 8, 2010, GoTo Foods acquired franchising company Auntie Anne s

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GoTo Foods’ 2nd transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is GoTo Foods’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is GoTo Foods’ 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-11-08
Target Auntie Anne s
Sector Franchising
Buyer(s) GoTo Foods
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Auntie Anne s

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Auntie Anne's, Inc. is a franchisor of the hand-rolled soft pretzels franchise known for mixing, twisting, and baking pretzel products to golden brown perfection in full view of customers.

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Buyer

GoTo Foods

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1934
Sector Franchising
DESCRIPTION
Focus Brands' headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Focus Brands' headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

GoTo Foods is a franchisor and operator of ice cream stores, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. GoTo Foods was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector (Franchising) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 5
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 6
Year (2010) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-08-30 Moe s Southwest Grill

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Moe's Southwest Grill is a neighborhood burrito place offering flavorful Southwestern fare with a healthy twist.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-02 Jamba

Emeryville, California, United States

Jamba, Inc. is a global healthy lifestyle brand that inspires and simplifies healthful living through freshly blended whole fruit and vegetable smoothies, bowls, juices, cold-pressed shots, boosts, snacks, and meal replacements. Jamba's blends are made with premium ingredients free of artificial flavors and preservatives so guests can feel their best and blend the most into life. Jamba Juice® has more than 800 locations worldwide.

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