FOCUS Brands, the franchisor and operator of more than 3,300 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants and cafes in 47 states and 42 countries, is pleased to announce an aggressive plan for growth in the Hartford market. Community members are invited to learn more about the “sweet†ownership and franchise opportunities available with Carvel and Cinnabon during a special “Discovery Days†market tour the week of August 8th.
Hosted at current Carvel and Cinnabon locations, these informal, hands-on events will allow attendees to tour a current shoppe or bakery, meeting with a development team member first-hand to see how these businesses operate, and hear the success stories of current franchisees.
Company plans call for 20 Carvel and 10 Cinnabon locations over the next two years throughout the Hartford and surrounding markets. The openings would bring as many as 400 new part- and full-time jobs to the area.