Famous Brands

PickleJar and Famous Brands Announce New National Sponsorship

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Radio, Famous Brands, Partnership, OTC, Calendar

With the ability to activate at official PickleJar events and inside the platform, Mercia Bourbon will aim to connect with consumers in an authentic way, enhancing their fan experience and driving brand loyalty for other Famous Brand products.

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  • With the ability to activate at official PickleJar events and inside the platform, Mercia Bourbon will aim to connect with consumers in an authentic way, enhancing their fan experience and driving brand loyalty for other Famous Brand products.
  • “The PickleJar fan base and audience has grown exponentially over the past year, so we are excited to bring exclusive content and unique experiences that PickleJar is known for to our members and music fans,” said Kristian Barowsky, president of PickleJar.
  • At a local level, Famous Brands will also partner with artist performance events through PickleJar’s growing network of local venues.
  • “As we continue to grow the footprint of our bourbon and vodka brands, we believe PickleJar will introduce a new wave of fans to support their favorite artists though offering premium content and unique moments to PickleJar members,” said Derek Sisson, chief executive officer of Famous Brands.

Pearl Street Equity Acquires Famous Brands Franchising Business, Parent Company of Iconic Brands Mrs. Fields® and TCBY®

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Professional Services, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Finance, Asset Management, Food, Beverage, Pearl Street, Famous Brands, Acquisition, Smoothie King, Hotel

Pearl Street Equity LLC (or “Pearl Street”) and its affiliates today announced the successful acquisition of Famous Brands International franchising business (“Famous Brands Franchising”), the parent company of two internationally renowned brands, Mrs. Fields® and TCBY®.

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  • Pearl Street Equity LLC (or “Pearl Street”) and its affiliates today announced the successful acquisition of Famous Brands International franchising business (“Famous Brands Franchising”), the parent company of two internationally renowned brands, Mrs. Fields® and TCBY®.
  • The acquisition aligns with the recent appointment of Joe Lewis as President and Chief Operating Officer of Famous Brands Franchising.
  • “We are thrilled about this new chapter for Famous Brands Franchising as a stand-alone company and are confident Pearl Street is the ideal strategic partner for the future,” Mr. Lewis said.
  • By adding Famous Brands Franchising to its portfolio, Pearl Street is reinforcing its commitment to supporting companies with the potential to have significant impact in their respective markets.

The Open Wing Alliance Releases 2023 Global Restaurant Report, Ranks Brands on Status of Cage-Free Egg Transitions

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Focus Brands, Famous Brands, PizzaExpress, Yum, Restaurant, Organization, Report, Inspire Brands, Animal, Open, Egg, Restaurant Brands International, FoodFirst Global Restaurants, Starbucks, OWA, Poultry farming

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a global coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries, releases its 2023 Global Restaurant Report. The report reveals which restaurant chains are following through on their public commitments to source cage-free eggs in their global supply chains and which are falling behind. Several companies, including Starbucks, Famous Brands, Pizza Express, Restaurant Brands International, and Yum! Brands are successfully reporting progress towards their goals. The report exposes which companies aren't being transparent, including Focus Brands, Inspire Brands, Caffè Nero, and Au Bon Pain, and asks, 'Are these companies failing animals and the consumers who trusted them?'

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  • The Report commends Famous Brands, Pizza Express, Papa John's, Starbucks for reporting global progress, improving treatment of egg-laying hens around the world
    NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a global coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries, releases its 2023 Global Restaurant Report .
  • The report reveals which restaurant chains are following through on their public commitments to source cage-free eggs in their global supply chains and which are falling behind.
  • Several companies, including Starbucks, Famous Brands, Pizza Express, Restaurant Brands International, and Yum!
  • "The Global Restaurant Report serves as a critical tool for consumers who value animal welfare and wish to make informed decisions about which restaurants they support," says Hannah Surowinski, Global Corporate Relations Manager, Open Wing Alliance.

South Africa Restaurants, Fast Food and Catering Industry Report 2023 Featuring Famous Brands, Spur, KFC, Burger King, Ocean Basket, Seattle, Bidvest Catering Services, Air Chefs & Tsebo Solutions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 17, 2023
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Foodservice, Famous Brands, KFC, Food, Burger King, Risk, Water, Food delivery, Fast food

The "The Restaurants, Fast Food and Catering Industry in South Africa 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Restaurants, Fast Food and Catering Industry in South Africa 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • There are profiles of 57 companies including major players such as Famous Brands and Spur Corporation, large franchises such as KFC, Burger King, Ocean Basket and Seattle and caterers including Bidvest Catering Services, Air Chefs and Tsebo Solutions.
  • The restaurant, catering, and fast food industry showed resilience in 2022, but not all establishments have recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
  • Large players and fast food chains are in a stronger position to manage increasing costs compared to independent eateries.

South Africa Restaurants, Fast Food and Catering Industry Report 2021 Featuring Famous Brands, Spur, KFC, Simply Asia, Kauai, Bidvest Catering Services, and Main Event Catering - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Marketing, Retail, Communications, Lockdown, Disease, Industry, KFC, Supreme Court of Appeal (South Africa), Government, Time, Technology, Foodservice, Supreme court, Famous Brands, Coffee, Food delivery, Restaurant

"The Restaurants, Fast Food and Catering Industry in South Africa 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • "The Restaurants, Fast Food and Catering Industry in South Africa 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report focuses on the restaurants, fast food and catering industry, including information on the size of the sector, revenue and market share by type of outlet, developments and corporate actions.
  • There are profiles of 53 companies including major players such as Famous Brands and Spur Corporation, fast food franchises such as KFC, Simply Asia and Kauai and catering companies including Bidvest Catering Services and Main Event Catering.
  • Lockdowns, supply chain constraints, unrest and load-shedding have had devastating consequences for South Africa's restaurant, fast food and catering industry.