At GoTo Foods—the parent company of brands such as Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and Moe’s Southwest Grill—Donahue will oversee the omnichannel, global commercial, and marketing strategy for all seven brands under the GoTo Foods umbrella.
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GLOAccording to Nation’s Restaurant News, Kieran Donahue, former Chief Marketing Officer at IHOP, has left Dine Brands to join GoTo Foods (previously Focus Brands) as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.
Donahue moved to GoTo Foods this month following over three years at IHOP, where she oversaw the commercial operations for the 1,800-location chain, launched a digitally integrated loyalty program in 2022, and led initiatives across branding, omnichannel marketing, digital innovation, communications, and social media.
In a statement to Nation’s Restaurant News, IHOP confirmed her departure: “After three years at IHOP, Kieran decided to explore other opportunities, and we’re grateful for her contributions and leadership. IHOP has initiated a national search for a new CMO.”
At GoTo Foods—the parent company of brands such as Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and Moe’s Southwest Grill—Donahue will oversee the omnichannel, global commercial, and marketing strategy for all seven brands under the GoTo Foods umbrella.
About GoTo Foods
Atlanta-based platform company GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. As of September 29, 2024, GoTo Foods, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of over 6,800 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes, and bakeries in all 50 states and over 65 countries and territories under the Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, McAlister’s Deli®, and Schlotzsky’s® brand names, as well as the Seattle’s Best Coffee® brand on certain military bases and in certain international markets. The seven iconic GoTo Foods brands benefit from strong enterprise growth engines, including marketing, digital, technology and franchise sales & development to propel growth and brand performance
Source: Nation’s Restaurant News
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