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FAT Brands to Acquire Global Franchise Group

Largest Restaurant Acquisition of 2021 to include Round Table Pizza®, Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Marble Slab Creamery® and Pretzelmaker®

LOS ANGELES (June 28, 2021) – FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (the “Company”) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Global Franchise Group…Read Post from 07/01/2021

Round Table Pizza Introduces New Charred Lemon Line-Up for Summer

The Limited Time Only pizza is part of a delicious new summer line-up including Charred Lemon Chicken Wings and Charred Lemon Chicken Salad 

ATLANTA – July 1, 2021 – Introducing the “it” pizza of the summer! Round Table’s new Limited Time Charred Lemon Chicken Pizza. Masterly prepared with hand rolled dough, creamy lemon sauce, spinach, RTP’s…Read Post from 07/01/2021

Tax Day Freebies Are Back! Great American Cookies® and Marble Slab Creamery® to Treat Customers to Free Cookies and Ice Cream on Tax Day (Monday, May 17)

May 7, 2021

ATLANTA (May 6, 2021) – After the year we have been through, everyone deserves a sweet freebie! Back and better than ever in 2021, Great American Cookies® is continuing the national bake shop’s tradition of treating customers to one FREE…Read Post from 05/07/2021

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® ANNOUNCES SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS

May 4, 2021

ATLANTA – May 4, 2021 – Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery® Read Post from 05/04/2021

Global Franchise Group Debuts First Ghost Kitchen in Partnership with CloudKitchens For Round Table Pizza®

April 20, 2021

ATLANTA – Global Franchise Group (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Round Table Pizza®, Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Marble Slab Creamery®, and Pretzelmaker®…Read Post from 04/21/2021

Getting Back to Normal with National Pretzel Day 2021! Pretzelmaker® is Offering Customers One FREE Pretzel on April 26

April 19, 2021

ATLANTA (April 14, 2021) – Last year was certainly twisted, but things are starting to get back to normal – including the celebration of National Pretzel Day 2021!…Read Post from 04/20/2021

Hot Dog on a Stick Celebrates 75th Anniversary

April 14, 2021

LOS ANGELES – April 12, 2021 – For 75 years, Hot Dog on a Stick, the iconic beach born brand known for its made-to-order stick items, hand-stomped lemonade and bright striped uniforms…Read Post from 04/14/2021

Round Table Pizza Introduces New Street Taco Pizza

March 30, 2021

ATLANTA – March 29, 2021 – What happens when authentic flavors meet Pizza Royalty™? Round Table’s new Limited Time Only Street Taco Pizza! With bold flavors like charred corn, zesty…Read Post from 03/30/2021

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GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST LARGE EMPLOYERS FOR 2021 BY FORBES

February 23, 2021

ATLANTA – February 23, 2021 – Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®…Read Post from 02/23/2021

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PIZZA PIE DAY (FEBRUARY 9) WITH ROUND TABLE PIZZA® AND RECEIVE A FREE UPGRADE TO STUFFED CRUST

February 5, 2021

Customers always get the royal treatment at Round Table Pizza® and on National Pizza Pie Day (Tuesday, February 9, 2021), users of Round Table’s  Royal Rewards app can score a FREE stuffed crust…Read Post from 02/05/2021

Celebrate National Cookie Day at Great American Cookies with a Free Original Chocolate Chip
November  25, 2020

Great American Cookies is inviting customers to end 2020 on a much-needed sweet note with a FREE Original Chocolate Chip Cookie on National Cookie Day (Friday, Dec. 4, 2020) at participating locations…Read Post from 11/25/20

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® INTRODUCES E-COMMERCE PROGRAM FOR PRETZELMAKER® AND EXPANDS GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® OFFERINGS
November  11, 2020

New Bake-At-Home Pretzel Breads, Holiday Cookie Gift Boxes, Gingerbread House Decorating Kits, and Cookie Subscriptions Ship Nationwide for Delicious Gifts. Deals Offered for Black Friday and Cyber Monday…Read Post from 11/12/20

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® AND MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® INTRODUCE NEW BRAND VISIONS AND STORE DESIGNS
August 31, 2020
The future is looking sweet for Great American Cookies® and Marble Slab Creamery®. Today, the iconic concepts both introduced new brand visions, logos, packaging and store designs filled with modern imagination and energy. The bright future of two of America’s favorite destinations for sweet treats and celebrations were debuted on the brand’s… Read press release from 8/31/20

HOT DOG ON A STICK® TEAMS UP WITH SANTA MONICA BREW WORKS TO RELEASE LIMITED RUN LEMONADE SHANDY
August 20, 2020
Hot Dog on a Stick® (HDOS) celebrates National Lemonade Day today by announcing a freshly squeezed collaboration that’s as refreshing as a day at the beach! The West Coast staple is teaming up with its neighbors at Santa Monica Brew Works (SMBW) to release 310 Stomped Shandy, a beach-brewed, Hand-Stomped hard lemonade shandy… Read press release from 8/20/20

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® WELCOMES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
June 8, 2020
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery® and Round Table Pizza®, has named a new Chief Financial Officer, restaurant finance veteran and acquisitions integration specialist, Sam Patterson. Patterson will provide leadership of financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting and advise on long-term… Read press release from 6/8/20

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® AND MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® INTRODUCE A FIRST OF ITS KIND UNIFIED CO-BRAND EXPERIENCE
May 14, 2020
It’s a sweet dream come true! Great American Cookies® and Marble Slab Creamery® are introducing a new cohesive brand vision and co-brand experience filled with imagination and wonder. The strategy brings the iconic concepts together in one delicious destination – a wonderland for those who crave fresh-baked cookies and homemade… Read press release from 5/14/20

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® TO OPEN IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS
May 1, 2020
Despite the challenge of opening during a Pandemic, a new Round Table Pizza® in Dallas is set to start serving the community on Monday, May 4. The location, the second in Texas, is located at 5600 SMU Boulevard, Suite 120, and will feature the California-born brand’s famous full menu including handmade pizza… Read press release from 5/1/20

BAKING FOR A CAUSE! GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® E-COMMERCE PROGRAM NOW BENEFITS THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS)
May 1, 2020
Baking for a cause! The Great American Cookies® e-commerce program now supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as it provides urgent support for blood cancer patients who are at a higher risk of getting sick from COVID-19. $2 from every sale of the new Cookie Decorating Kits and Cookie Gift Boxes go to support LLS’s mission and quest… Read press release from GAC 5/1/20

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
April 13, 2020
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery®/MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery® and Round Table Pizza®, has named a new Chief Executive Officer, foodservice veteran and seasoned… Read press release from 4/13/20

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® CELEBRATES PI DAY (MARCH 14) WITH SPECIAL OFFER – $3.14 OFF ANY MEDIUM, LARGE OR EXTRA LARGE PIZZA
March 9, 2020
A celebration of math never tasted so good! In honor of Pi Day (Saturday, March 14), Round Table Pizza® has calculated a special offer – $3.14 off any Medium, Large, or Extra Large Pizza valid for dine-in, carry-out and delivery… Read press release from 3/9/20

VISIT ROUND TABLE PIZZA® ON NATIONAL PIZZA PIE DAY (FEBRUARY 9, 2020) AND RECEIVE A COUPON FOR A FREE PERSONAL PIZZA
February 4, 2020
Round Table Pizza is treating customers royally this National Pizza Pie Day (Sunday, February 9, 2020). For every purchase on the day, guests will receive a coupon for a FREE* Original Personal Pizza (cheese or pepperoni, dine-in only) for a future visit. *Promotion valid at participating locations…
Read press release from 2/4/20

PRETZELMAKER® ANNOUNCES OPENING OF FIRST FRESH TWIST LOCATION
January 13, 2020
Pretzelmaker®, known for its fresh baked, hand-rolled and innovative pretzel products, has announced the opening of the first Fresh Twist by Pretzelmaker® location at Troy University in Alabama. Fresh Twist by Pretzelmaker® takes the brand’s fresh hand-rolled Pretzels, Pretzel Bites, and Pretzel Dogs and adds breakfast and late-night menu options. The menu offers breakfast sandwiches on pretzel buns, Pretzel Flatbread… Read press release from 1/13/20

HOT DOG ON A STICK® LAUNCHES LINE OF CALIFORNIA INSPIRED LIFESTYLE APPAREL AND MERCHANDISE
November 27, 2019
Good vibes and sunshine are guaranteed with Hot Dog on a Stick’s new line of California inspired lifestyle apparel and merchandise. The Santa Monica born brand’s vintage flair and famous stripes shine in a wide variety of offerings such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, leggings, shoes, water bottles, cell phone cases, pillows, and even skateboards… Read press release from 11/27/19

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® TO OFFER SWEET REWARD ON NATIONAL COOKIE DAY (DEC. 4)
November 20, 2019
Great American Cookies loyalty app members are in for a sweet treat this National Cookie Day. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 customers who present their reward offer in-store will receive one free* Original Chocolate Chip Cookie at participating stores. No purchase necessary. Limit one per customer. The loyalty app must be downloaded and sign-up completed by midnight on Dec. 3 to receive the offer… Read press release from 11/20/19

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® INVITES CUSTOMERS TO “SHARE A LITTLE PIZZA WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE” IN CELEBRATION OF 60TH ANNIVERSARY
November 13, 2019
Round Table Pizza was founded in1959 with the simple mission of encouraging customers to “share a little pizza with someone you love.” On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Round Table will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a special throwback pricing offer… Read press release from 11/13/19

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® BAKES-UP E-COMMERCE GIFTING PROGRAM
November 12, 2019
Sweet wishes are coming true! For the first time ever, Great American Cookies’ fresh baked cookies can be shipped right to your door or sent to friends and family nationwide. Through a new e-commerce platform, the number one retail cookie shop is offering a customized gift box featuring a dozen freshly baked cookies… Read press release from 11/12/19

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® WELCOMES NEW CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AND ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
October 23, 2019
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery®/MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery® and Round Table Pizza®, continues to accelerate its evolution with the addition of new Chief Development Officer, Chris Cheek, a seasoned restaurant development executive with 20 years of experience in the… Read press release from 10/23/19

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® IGNITES APPETITES BY INTRODUCING NEW ‘REIGN OF FIRE’ SAUCE
September 16, 2019
Round Table Pizza® today announced the launch of a fiery new sauce that’s as bold and noble as each person who dares to try it. Reign of Fire, forged in flames with a combination of red Caribbean habaneros, roasted peppers, garlic and a magnificent blend of other savory flavors, is sure to add fire to any royal feast… Read press release from 9/16/19

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® OPENS FIRST REDESIGNED STORE AS PART OF PLANNED SYSTEM-WIDE UPDATES FOR ICONIC BRAND
September 4, 2019
Round Table Pizza® is rolling out the red carpet and welcoming customers to enjoy a truly regal experience at the first Round Table location to undergo a complete redesign to embody Round Table’s recently updated logo and brand identity… Read press release from 9/4/19

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® POISED FOR GROWTH WITH LEADERSHIP ADDITIONS AND NEW DEPARTMENTS
August 8, 2019
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery®/MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery® and Round Table Pizza® is poised for fast-paced growth with the promotion of Jenn Johnston to Chief Brand Officer and President of Franchise Operations and the addition of restaurant industry veteran Jim Parrish to Chief Operating Officer… Read press release from 8/8/19

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY®’S NEW CHARCOAL MOCHA FLAVOR IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!
June 17, 2019
Marble Slab Creamery® is introducing a new out of this world flavor just in time for summer – Charcoal Mocha! The Limited Time Only flavor features notes of chocolate mocha and activated charcoal. The delicious flavor stars in the new over-the-top Moondust Majestic Shake™ and pairs perfectly with the Black Hole Waffle Cone… Read press release from 6/17/19

HOT DOG ON A STICK® OPENS FIRST LOCATION IN CHINA
June 10, 2019
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), LLC, the franchisor of the iconic Hot Dog on a Stick® brand, is proud to announce the opening of a new Hot Dog on a Stick location in Shanghai China – the brand’s first location in the country. Through a Master Franchise agreement with Eugene Restaurant Management, Hot Dog on a Stick’s fresh hand-stomped lemonade… Read press release from 6/10/19

BEEP BEEP! HOT DOG ON A STICK® ROLLS OUT NEW FOOD TRUCK IN GREATER LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTY
May 20, 2019
There is a new top dog on the L.A. food truck scene – Hot Dog on a Stick’s shiny new stripe squad on wheels! The Hot Dog on a Stick food truck proudly serves the Brand’s famous made-to-order Stick Items, fresh Hand-Stomped Lemonade, Fries and Funnel Cake Sticks with a smile. The Hot Dog on a Stick Food Truck and its… Read press release from 5/20/19

IT’S A NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY PARTY! PRETZELMAKER® IS REWARDING MEMBERS WITH A FREE PRETZEL ON NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY (APRIL 26) AND IS CELEBRATING WITH THE LAUNCH OF NEW CATERING OFFERINGS
April 17, 2019
It’s a National Pretzel Day Party at Pretzelmaker®! The national best in class handmade pretzel brand will be celebrating by offering its Rewards App members a FREE* original soft pretzel (salted or unsalted) on National Pretzel Day (Friday, April 26). Customers must either already be a Pretzelmaker Rewards… Read press release from 4/17/19

ROUND TABLE NOBLY ROLLS OUT A NEW BRAND VISION WORTHY OF ITS STANDING AS “PIZZA ROYALTY”
April 8, 2019
Legends last and get better with time. That’s why in its 60th year of business, Round Table has taken inspiration from its flavorful past and founding principles to roll out a new brand vision worthy of its standing as… Read press release from 4/8/19

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TO ONE FREE ORIGINAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ON TAX DAY (MONDAY, APRIL 15)
Mar. 25, 2019
Red, White and Chocolate Chip! Like it or not, Tax Day is a necessity for Americans and Great American Cookies® will be making the day a little sweeter by offering one FREE Original Chocolate Chip Cookie to customers who stop by participating stores on… Read press release from GAC 3/25/19

HOT DOG ON A STICK® TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TO ONE FREE ORIGINAL TURKEY OR VEGGIE DOG ON TAX DAY (MONDAY, APRIL 15)
Mar. 25, 2019
Doing taxes can be doggone stressful, but Hot Dog on a Stick is giving you a reason to stick a smile on your face this Tax Day – one FREE Original Turkey or Veggie Dog for all customers on Monday, April 15. No purchase or proof of completed taxes necessary… Read press release from HDOS 3/25/19

MILKSHAKES GO MAGICAL AT MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® AND MAGGIEMOO’S® WITH NEW MAJESTIC SHAKES™
Mar. 18, 2019
Marble Slab Creamery® and MaggieMoo’s® Ice Cream and Treatery’s handspun shakes are what dreams are made of and now two new offerings are nothing short of magical. New over-the-top Majestic Shakes™ in Cookie Dough and Cotton Candy are crafted fresh in-store and make for a sweet selfie. The shakes are showstoppers, delicious and now… Read press release from 3/18/19

BAKED WITH LOVE AND CINNAMON SUGAR, PRETZELMAKER® INTRODUCES “PRETZELS IN PINK” FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Feb. 4, 2019
Pretzelmaker’s famous fresh baked pretzels are available pretty in pink this Valentine’s Day. For a limited time only, Pretzels and Pretzel Bites are available in Pink Cinnamon Sugar – a pink twist on Pretzelmaker’s popular Cinnamon Sugar flavor. They are the ideal way to share something sweet this holiday and are available through… Read press release from 2/4/19

EVERY PIZZA ORDERED AT ROUND TABLE PIZZA® ON NATIONAL PIZZA PIE DAY (FEBRUARY 9, 2019) WILL BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
Jan. 24, 2019
Share the love this National Pizza Pie Day (Saturday, February 9, 2019) with Round Table Pizza® and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). For every pizza purchased in-store or delivery, Round Table Pizza will donate $1 to the organization and every customer will receive a coupon for a FREE* Original Personal Pizza… Read press release from 1/24/19

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® COMING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT WILDFIRE VICTIMS ON DEC. 11 WITH “A DAY FOR CALIFORNIA” FUNDRAISER
Dec. 5, 2018
The recent wildfires in California have hit many communities Round Table Pizza® serves hard and the brand is joining together for a one day effort aiming to raise $100,000 for victims across the state. “A Day for California” will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and 15 percent of the days sales and additional customer donations… Read press release from 12/5/18

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TO ONE FREE COOKIE ON NATIONAL COOKIE DAY – DEC. 4
Nov. 29, 2018
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! National Cookie Day is Tuesday, December 4, 2018 and Great American Cookies® is once again treating guests to one free* original chocolate chip cookie at participating stores. No purchase necessary… Read press release from 11/29/18

JOIN THE ROUND TABLE PIZZA® TEXT CLUB FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A NEW CAR!
Nov. 20, 2018
In a sweepstakes fit for a king, Round Table Pizza® is partnering with Mobivity, the creators of Round Table Pizza’s legendary SMS text club, to give away a brand new 2018 Subaru Impreza sedan. While only one lucky member of the text club will win the car… Read press release from 11/20/18

PRETZELMAKER® OPENS FIRST LOCATION IN ASIA
Oct. 10, 2018
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), LLC, the franchisor of Pretzelmaker®, is proud to announce the opening of a new Pretzelmaker location in Alabang, Metro Manila, Philippines – the brand’s first location in Asia. Through a Master Franchise agreement with Vavel Foods, Inc., Pretzelmaker’s fresh… Read press release from 10/10/18

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® TO TREAT VISITORS OF “THE PIZZA EXPERIENCE” ROYALLY AS EXCLUSIVE RESTAURANT SPONSOR OF THE POP-UP PIZZA THEMED MUSEUM IN LOS ANGELES
Sept. 24, 2018
Round Table Pizza® knows how to roll out the pepperoni red carpet! As the exclusive pizza restaurant of “The Pizza Experience,” a multisensory pizza themed pop-up museum in Los Angeles, Round Table Pizza will treat visitors royally in its brand exhibit featuring a 20 foot tall pizza box castle, a throne of toppings… Read press release from 9/24/18

PRETZELMAKER® INTRODUCES NEW BACON & MOZZARELLA STUFFED BITES WITH “BRING HOME THE BACON” CELEBRATION
Sept. 13, 2018
It’s time to “Bring Home the Bacon!” Pretzelmaker, the national handmade pretzel shop, is inviting customers to celebrate the launch of its new Bacon & Mozzarella Stuffed Bites at its Bacon for Bacons event, offering FREE* Bites for anyone with the last name “Bacon” on Saturday, Sept. 22. The fun continues with a Bring Home… Read press release from 9/13/18

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® TO SEND ONE LUCKY FAN TO THE BIG GAME WITH ULTIMATE FANTASY FOOTBALL THROWDOWN CONTEST
Sept. 6, 2018
Talk about a fantasy line-up! Round Table Pizza®, DraftKings and PEPSI® are partnering to send one lucky fan to the 2019 big game in Atlanta with the Ultimate Fantasy Football Throwdown Contest*. Customers who purchase a Round Table Pizza DraftKings bundle (a Large Specialty Pizza and two 20-ounce bottles for carryout or… Read press release from 9/6/18

SIP ON A FREE LEMONADE AT HOT DOG ON A STICK® THIS NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY (MONDAY, AUGUST 20) AND HELP FIGHT CANCER
July 25, 2018
Sips that save lives! This National Lemonade Day (Monday, August 20, 2018), Hot Dog on a Stick® is inviting customers to enjoy a FREE* small lemonade when they make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Hot Dog on a Stick’s charity of choice. Hot Dog on a Stick is famous for its fresh hand-stomped all-natural lemonade…
Read press release from 7/25/18

HOT DOG ON A STICK® TURNS UP THE HEAT THIS SUMMER WITH NEW SPICY BATTER AND JALAPENO FRIES WITH RANCH
July 2, 2018
Give your stick a kick! Hot Dog on a Stick® is turning up the heat this summer with its new Spicy Batter and Jalapeno Fries with Ranch dipping sauce. The new batter is a smoky blend of Chipotle and Siracha spices and can be added to ANY stick item (Original Turkey, Beef or Veggie, and the ever popular, Cheese on a Stick). If you can take the fire, pair your kicked-up stick with Jalapeno Fries and Ranch and a refreshing hand-stomped lemonade for the ultimate summer meal…
Read press release from 7/2/18

ROUND TABLE PIZZA® OPENS FIRST TEXAS LOCATION AT DR PEPPER® BALLPARK IN FRISCO
May 31, 2018
RoughRiders’ games just got a little more delicious! Round Table Pizza, the legendary California-born gourmet pizza company has opened its first Texas location at Dr Pepper® Ballpark in Frisco. The Round Table Pizza concession stand will serve cheese and peperoni personal pizza and the brand’s famous garlic parmesan twists and cinnamon twists. The stand will be open during all RoughRider’s home games… Read press release from 5/31/18

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® NAMES GEOFF GOODMAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF ROUND TABLE PIZZA®
May 3, 2018
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery®/MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery® and Round Table Pizza® has named Geoff Goodman Executive Vice President of the iconic and popular Round Table Pizza brand… Read press release from 5/3/18

PRETZELMAKER® INTRODUCES NEW CONCEPT FEATURING ALL-DAY MENU OFFERINGS – FRESH TWIST BY PRETZELMAKER®
April 9, 2018
Pretzelmaker®, known for its fresh baked, hand-rolled and innovative pretzel products, is adding a unique twist to the brand – the new Fresh Twist by Pretzelmaker® concept. Fresh Twist by Pretzelmaker® takes the brand’s fresh hand-rolled Pretzels, Pretzel Bites, and Pretzel Dogs and adds breakfast and late-night menu options allowing it to be competitive in both traditional and non-traditional venues across the country… Read press release from 4/9/18

FOLLOW PRETZELMAKER® FOR A FREE PRETZEL ON NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY – APRIL 26
April 2, 2018
Follow us to a free pretzel! Pretzelmaker®, the national handmade pretzel shop, is offering customers a FREE* original soft pretzel (salted or unsalted) on National Pretzel Day (Thursday, April 26), but there is a twist! Customers must follow the delicious brand on Facebook or Instagram to score the free pretzel… Read PM press release from 4/2/18

HOT DOG ON A STICK® TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TO ONE FREE ORIGINAL TURKEY OR VEGGIE DOG ON TAX DAY (TUESDAY, APRIL 17)
April 2, 2018
Doing taxes not your idea of a doggone good time? Hot Dog on a Stick agrees! Which is why, on Tax Day, Tuesday April 17, Hot Dog on a Stick is giving all customers one free* Original Turkey or Veggie Dog. No purchase or proof of completed taxes necessary… Read HDOS press release from 4/2/18

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TO ONE FREE COOKIES & CREAM COOKIE ON TAX DAY (TUESDAY, APRIL 17)
March 27, 2018
Cookies & Cream and the American Dream! Thanks to Great American Cookies®, Tax Day will once again be pretty sweet. The national gourmet cookie shop will continue its annual Tax Day tradition by offering a FREE Cookies & Cream Cookie to customers who stop by participating stores on Tuesday, April 17… Read press release from 3/27/18

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® AND MAGGIEMOO’S® ARE PAINTING THE TOWN RED VELVET WITH NEW PREMIUM OFFERINGS
March 6, 2018
Marble Slab Creamery® and MaggieMoo’s® Ice Cream and Treatery are painting the town RED with new premium Limited Time Offerings (LTO). Red Velvet S’mores Ice Cream, Red Velvet S’mores Shakes and Red Velvet Waffle Cones will have fans craving RED and tasting deliciousness this season. The decadent treats will be available in stores nationwide through May 6, 2018…
Read press release from 3/6/18

FREE ORIGINAL PERSONAL PIZZA AT ROUND TABLE PIZZA® ON NATIONAL PIZZA PIE DAY (FEBRUARY 9, 2018) WITH PEPSI® PURCHASE
January 29, 2018
This year, it’s personal. Round Table Pizza® and Pepsi® are joining together to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) this National Pizza Pie Day. On Friday, February 9, customers are invited to enjoy one free* Original Personal Pizza (cheese or pepperoni, dine-in only), with a Pepsi fountain drink purchase from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. *Offer valid at participating locations only…
Read press release from 1/29/18

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® PREMIERES “THE BROOKIE” – A BAKERY LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
January 8, 2018
In a bakery where the ovens are always hot, Great American Cookies® couldn’t keep them apart. Our fudgy brownie and famous chocolate chip cookie fell in love and created a colossal treat for the ages. Introducing “The Brookie.” Now baking daily at Great American Cookies stores across the country… Read press release from 1/8/18

PRETZELMAKER® THANKS CUSTOMERS WITH $1 PRETZELS EVERY TUESDAY IN JANUARY
January 3, 2018
Pretzelmaker® is extending its thanks to customers in the form of a great pretzel deal. As part of Customer Appreciation Month, the national pretzel bakery will offer $1 pretzels* (Original Salted or Unsalted) every Tuesday in January during regular store hours… Read press release from 1/3/18

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TO ONE FREE COOKIE ON NATIONAL COOKIE DAY – DEC. 4
November 21, 2017
The free cookie countdown is on! Great American Cookies®, the baker of the country’s most famous and most delicious cookies, will treat customers to one free* original chocolate chip cookie at participating stores on National Cookie Day, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. No purchase necessary. Limit one per customer… Read press release from 11/21/17

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY®/GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® OPENS IN PANAMA CITY BEACH
November 20, 2017
Here is some sweet news Panama City! Marble Slab Creamery/Great American Cookies is now open on Hutchinson Boulevard in the Dollar Tree Plaza. The unique shop serves Great American Cookies’ famous fresh baked gourmet cookies in a wide variety of flavors, brownies, Double Doozies (a special creation of delicious icing sandwiched between two cookies), Cookie Cakes AND Marble Slab Creamery’s made from scratch in-store ice cream with unlimited mix-ins and milkshakes…
Read press release from 11/20/17

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® BAKES UP PREMIUM DOUBLE DOOZIES FEATURING NEW ICING FLAVORS – REESE’S® PEANUT BUTTER, CONFETTI AND OREO® COOKIES ‘N CREAM
November 15, 2017
Get ready to crave Great American Cookies®’s latest creation – the Premium Double Doozie! The pumped up versions of Great American Cookies famous Double Doozies (two fresh baked cookies sandwiched together with delicious icing) feature new premium icing flavors – Reese’s® Peanut Butter, Confetti and Oreo® Cookies ‘N Cream… Read press release from 11/15/17

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® OPENS IN BANGLADESH
September 25, 2017
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), LLC, the franchisor of Marble Slab Creamery®, is proud to announce the opening of a new Marble Slab Creamery in Bangladesh. Through a Master Franchise agreement with Shanta Holdings, Marble Slab’s fresh homemade ice cream with customizable mix-ins and ice cream cakes are now available in the capital city of Dhaka… Read press release from 9/25/17

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP® ACQUIRES ROUND TABLE PIZZA®
September 15, 2017
Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®, and Marble Slab Creamery®/MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery® announced today that it has acquired the Round Table Pizza® brand and all of its affiliated concepts… Read press release from 9/15/17

FANS ARE “FALLING” OVER GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES®’ NEW PUMPKIN BROWNIE AND POPULAR PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES
August 28, 2017
It’s not even September, but people are already “falling” in love with Great American Cookies®’ new Pumpkin Brownie. The sweet treat features a Snickerdoodle crust, spicy pumpkin filling with white chocolate chips and is topped with cream cheese icing and cinnamon sugar…
Read press release from 8/28/17

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY (AUGUST 20) WITH FREE LEMONADE AT HOT DOG ON A STICK
August 11, 2017
You’re going to want to drink up this deal! Hot Dog on a Stick is squeezing out some fresh deals in celebration of National Lemonade Day on August 20. The All-American, beach-born brand is giving away FREE souvenir cups filled with its fresh, hand-stomped lemonade to the first 50 customers at each participating store… Read press release from 8/11/17

IT’S A WHOLE NEW SWIRL WITH MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® AND MAGGIEMOO’S® NEW HAND-SCOOPED SHAKES – $1 OFF DURING SLAB HAPPY HOUR
May 18, 2017
Marble Slab Creamery® and MaggieMoo’s® Ice Cream and Treatery are shaking up their menu offerings. The super-premium homemade ice cream shops have launched a new line of hand-scooped swirled shakes and are offering the treats for $1 off during “Slab Happy Hour” from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday… Read press release from 5/18/17

HOT DOG ON A STICK® TO STOMP AWAY TAX DAY STRESS WITH ONE FREE ORIGINAL TURKEY DOG ON APRIL 18
April 10, 2017
Taxes might go hand and hand with being an American, but so do hot dogs! On Tax Day, Tuesday, April 18, Hot Dog on a Stick is giving all customers one free* Original Turkey Dog to help America stomp away stress and “Stick a Smile” on its face… Read press release from 4/10/17

26¢ PRETZELS TO CELEBRATE PRETZELMAKER’S® 26TH BIRTHDAY ON NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY – APRIL 26
March 29, 2017
It’s going to be the hottest pretzel party of the year, no doubt about it! In honor of Pretzelmaker’s 26th birthday, the handmade pretzel shop is offering 26¢ soft pretzels (original salted or unsalted) to customers on Wednesday April 26 (National Pretzel Day) when they…
Read press release from 3/29/17

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® FILES AWAY TAX DAY STRESS WITH ONE FREE COOKIE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS
March 20, 2017
Thanks to Great American Cookies®, one thing you won’t be exempt from this Tax Day is a free serving of sweetness. The national gourmet cookie shop will continue its annual Tax Day tradition by offering a free Birthday Cake Cookie to customers who stop by… Read press release from 3/20/17

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES OPENS IN MIAMI WITH GIVEAWAY OF 100 COOKIE CAKES
March 14, 2017
One day. 100 celebrations. 100 free Cookie Cakes! Great American Cookies® is the place where the party starts and on Saturday, March 25, the new location at Dolphin Mall in Miami will be baking up a BIG grand opening party featuring the giveaway of 100… Read press release from 3/14/17

SHINE ALL DAY WITH HOT DOG ON A STICK’S NEW BREAKFAST OFFERINGS – SAUSAGE ON A STICK WITH MAPLE SYRUP AND TATER TOTS
March 13, 2017
Good morning, or good afternoon, sunshine! Starting tomorrow, March 14, Hot Dog on a Stick will offer new all day breakfast items – Sausage on a Stick with Maple Syrup and Tater Tots. Paired with a fresh hand-stomped lemonade… Read press release from 3/13/17

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® GEARS UP FOR A “DOOZIE” OF A 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH GREAT DEALS THIS SPRING
March 1, 2017
Great American Cookies® may be turning the big four-0 in June, but they are offering deals that are anything but over the hill in March, April and May… Read press release from 3/1/17

HOT DOG ON A STICK® AT SUNRISE MALL TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING WITH A FREE ORIGINAL HOT DOG ON A STICK AND LEMONADE FOR ALL ON THURSDAY, FEB. 16
February 13, 2017
Hot Dog! On Thursday, February 16, Hot Dog on a Stick the beloved all-American brand, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Sacramento area location with a free cooked-to-order Original Hot Dog on a Stick and fresh hand-stomped lemonade samples for all customers…
Read press release from 2/13/17

HOT DOG ON A STICK® AT TOWN SQUARE MALL TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING WITH A FREE ORIGINAL HOT DOG ON A STICK AND LEMONADE FOR ALL OF VEGAS ON FRIDAY, FEB. 3
February 1, 2017
Grand opening celebration of Hot Dog on a Stick® at Town Square Mall in Vegas to feature freebies of the iconic brands signature made-to-order Original Hot Dog on a Stick and samples of its famous hand-stomped lemonade on Friday, Feb.3 … Read press release from 2/1/17

HOT DOG ON A STICK® TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF LAFAYETTE LOCATION WITH A FREE ORIGINAL HOT DOG ON A STICK AND LEMONADE FOR ALL ON THURSDAY, JAN. 19
January 13, 2017
Grand opening celebration of Hot Dog on a Stick® at Acadiana Mall to feature freebies of the iconic brand’s signature made-to-order Original Hot Dog on a Stick and samples of its famous hand-stomped lemonade all day on Thursday, Jan. 19. The Lafayette location marks the first Hot Dog on a Stick in Louisiana… Read press release from 1/13/17

DITCH YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION AT GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® WITH ONE FREE COOKIE WITH PURCHASE ON JANUARY 17
January 9, 2017
Because even one day without a yummy cookie is far too long, Great American Cookies® is encouraging the nation to ditch their New Year’s resolution on Tuesday, January 17 with one free regular cookie of the customer’s choice with purchase at participating…
Read press release from 1/9/17

ENJOY $1 PRETZELS EVERY TUESDAY IN JANUARY AS PART OF CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH AT PRETZELMAKER®
January 3, 2017
Starting 2017 off on a thankful note, Pretzelmaker® has once again declared January as Customer Appreciation Month offering $1 pretzels* (Original Salted or Unsalted) every Tuesday in January during regular store hours. No limit! To add another great twist to the deal, customers who purchase the $1 pretzels, will also receive a coupon for free Pretzel Bites with purchase on their next visit…
Read press release from 1/3/17

YOU STICK A SMILE ON OUR FACE! $1 HOT DOGS EVERY TUESDAY IN JANUARY AS PART OF CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH AT HOT DOG ON A STICK
December 29, 2016
Frankly, our customers are awesome! To thank our fans, Hot Dog on a Stick is offering $1 Hot Dogs on a Stick (turkey or veggie), every Tuesday in January – no limit!* As part of the You Stick a Smile on OUR Face Customer Appreciation Month celebration, Hot Dog on a Stick is encouraging fans to submit pictures… Read press release from 12/29/16

GO NUTS THIS SEASON WITH PRETZELMAKER®’S ALMOND CRUNCH PRETZEL
November 2, 2016
Pretzelmaker® is inviting customers to “Go Nuts” this season with its Almond Crunch Pretzel. The Almond Crunch Pretzel is made with a sweet toasted almond crunch topping that pairs well with caramel sauce. Its flavor profile fits nicely for the fall and winter and it’s expected to be a holiday hit with busy shoppers… Read press release from 11/2/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK® ASKS AMERICA: “WHAT TURKEY ARE YOU VOTING FOR?”
November 1, 2016
In an online poll not intended to ruffle any feathers, Hot Dog on a Stick is asking America, “What Turkey Are You Voting For?” Hot Dog on a Stick’s Talking Turkey Presidential Poll gives respondents a coupon for one free Original Turkey Dog with purchase* while having a little fun this election season…
Read press release from 11/1/16

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® TO OFFER ONE FREE COOKIE TO VOTERS ON ELECTION DAY (NOV. 8)
October 31, 2016
You chose your candidates, now Great American Cookies® invites you to choose one free regular cookie* at participating stores this Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 8). The national gourmet cookie shop, is offering one free cookie to people who show their “I Voted” sticker…
Read press release from 10/31/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK® TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF THE FIRST HOUSTON AREA LOCATION WITH A FREE ORIGINAL HOT DOG ON A STICK FOR ALL
October 17, 2016
Katy, you are one lucky dog! On Thursday, October 20, Hot Dog on a Stick®, the beloved all-American brand, will celebrate the grand opening of its first Houston area location with a free cooked-to-order Original Hot Dog on a Stick and fresh hand-stomped lemonade samples for all customers…
Read press release from 10/17/16

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® CELEBRATES WORLD TEACHER DAY (OCT. 5) AND NATIONAL “IT’S YOUR PARTY DAY” (OCT. 11) WITH FREEBIES AND DISCOUNTS
September 28, 2016
Great American Cookies®, the national bake shop, is offering some pretty sweet deals this October. On World Teacher Day (Wednesday, October 5), teachers will be treated to one free regular cookie with a valid school identification… Read press release from 9/28/16

SPOOKY STICKS & PARTY PACK TRICKS ARE BRINGING EVEN MORE FUN TO HOT DOG ON A STICK® THIS FALL
September 20, 2016
Spooky Sticks and Party Pack tricks are bringing even more fun to Hot Dog on a Stick® this Fall. With a new online ordering platform, Fall Party Packs, and a special $1 “Spooky Stick” item offer on Halloween*, Hot Dog on a Stick has everything you need to make the most of the season…
Read press release from 9/20/16

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® AND MAGGIEMOO’S® TO HOST NATIONAL SCOOP NIGHT BENEFITING THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY ON OCTOBER 4
September 19, 2016
Marble Slab Creamery® and MaggieMoo’s® Ice Cream and Treatery is fighting blood cancer – one scoop at a time. On Tuesday, October 4 from 5 to 8 p.m., participating Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo’s locations will host “National Scoop Night” benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) with 15% of all sales being donated to the cause… Read press release from 9/19/16

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® INTRODUCES NEW SWEET CANDY CRUSH™ INSPIRED TREATS
August 15, 2016
Explore the Candy Kingdom with Marble Slab Creamery! The super-premium frozen slab ice cream brand has partnered with King, a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, to introduce a new line of craveable Candy Crush™ inspired ice cream and candy combinations…
Read press release from 8/15/16

PRETZELMAKER® CELEBRATES NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY WITH A FREE ALL-NATURAL LEMONADE FOR CUSTOMERS
August 3, 2016
Pucker up for a sweet deal from Pretzelmaker®! On National Lemonade Day (Saturday, August 20), the national gourmet pretzel shop is treating customers to its all-natural lemonade. Customers who visit participating Pretzelmaker® locations and show the coupon in the rewards app will receive a free small… Read press release from 8/3/16

PRETZELMAKER® FRANCHISING HEATS UP THIS SUMMER WITH COST SAVING INCENTIVES FOR FRANCHISEES SIGNING AN AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
July 25, 2016
Pretzelmaker®, known for its fresh baked, hand-rolled and innovative pretzel products is offering a HOT summer deal for qualified franchisees. Global Franchise Group (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Pretzelmaker®, Great American Cookies®, Marble Slab Creamery® and Hot Dog on a Stick®, has announced a new incentive to expand the Pretzelmaker footprint across the country… Read press release from 7/25/16

HOT DIGGITY! HOT DOG ON A STICK® FREEBIES FOR NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY (JULY 14) AND NATIONAL DRIVE THRU DAY (JULY 24)
July 5, 2016
Here are two doggone good deals! In celebration of National Hot Dog Day, Hot Dog on a Stick is giving away one free* original Hot Dog on a Stick to customers on Thursday, July 14. Customers will also be treated to one free* stick item of their choice at drive thru locations on Sunday, July 24 for National Drive Thru Day… Read press release from 7/5/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK® FRANCHISING STOMPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH NEW LOCATIONS AND AN AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
June 1, 2016
Global Franchise Group (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery® and Hot Dog on a Stick®, is bringing Hot Dog on a Stick’s West Coast vibe, famous hand-stomped lemonade and made-to-order stick items nationwide… Read press release from 6/1/16

MARIO LOPEZ HELPS HOT DOG ON A STICK® RAISE FUNDS FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY AT LEMONADE STOMP-A-THON
May 2, 2016
Hot Dog on a Stick is 70 years old and to celebrate its platinum anniversary, is aiming to “Stomp Out Cancer” by raising $70,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The iconic pop culture brand recently kicked-off its fundraising efforts with a celebrity lemonade Stomp-A-Thon featuring Mario Lopez of Extra and Saved by the Bell fame… Read HDOS press release from 5/2/16

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® TREATS TEACHERS DURING NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
May 2, 2016
Its National Teacher Appreciation Week and move over apples, it’s time to treat teachers to a delicious ice cream creation! Marble Slab Creamery® locations are offering a $1 off entire purchase coupon available via the brands social media channels, email club and Slab Happy Rewards app. The deal will run Monday, May 2 to Friday, May 7. Teachers must present a valid teacher ID card…
Read MSC press release from 5/2/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK™ TO GIVEAWAY ONE FREE ORIGINAL TURKEY DOG ON TAX DAY
April 6, 2016
Doggone taxes! Tax Day can be a bit of a bummer, but not at Hot Dog on a Stick. On Tax Day, Monday April 18, the iconic all-American brand known for its hand-stomped lemonade and made-to-order stick items is offering customers one free Original Turkey Dog on a Stick*… Read press release from 4/6/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK™ TO HOST CELEBRITY LEMONADE STOMP-A-THON FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
April 4, 2016
Hot Dog on a Stick is turning the big 7-0, and to celebrate its platinum anniversary, the beloved brand is on a mission to help “Stomp Out Cancer” by raising $70,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). On Thursday, April 21, Hot Dog on a Stick will host a Celebrity Stomp-A-Thon from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its original Muscle Beach location in Santa Monica… Read press release from 4/4/16

PRETZELMAKER® INVITES CUSTOMERS TO SHARE A MESSAGE OF KINDNESS FOR A FREE PRETZEL ON NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY
March 30, 2016
Stuff your wallet with compliments, and dough knot hold back! In celebration of National Pretzel Day, Pretzelmaker® is offering customers a warm treat in return for sharing a warm thought on Tuesday, April 26. Customers who share messages of kindness on social media using the hashtag #warmthoughts and show it in-store at participating Pretzelmaker locations…
Read press release from 3/30/16

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® MAKES TAX DAY SWEET WITH ONE FREE COOKIE FOR ALL
March 28, 2016
Did someone say free dough? Great American Cookies® would like to put a little extra “dough” in Americans’ lives this Tax Day, but the kind with chips! The national gourmet cookie shop is continuing its annual Tax Day freebie tradition by offering a free original chocolate chip cookie to customers who stop by participating stores on Monday, April 18.* No purchase or proof of completed taxes is necessary… Read press release from 3/28/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK™ TO “STICK A SMILE ON YOUR FACE” THIS NATIONAL SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY WITH $.70 ORIGINAL TURKEY DOGS
March 22, 2016
For 70 years, Hot Dog on a Stick has been celebrating Something on a Stick Day pretty much every day. But, on the nationally designated day (Monday, March 28), the iconic restaurant will offer a $.70 Original Hot Dog on a Stick to customers… Read press release from 3/22/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK™ TO OFFER A $.70 ORIGINAL HOT DOG ON A STICK EVERY TUESDAY IN MARCH
February 25, 2016
Ah, remember the good old days when life was simpler and a great snack could be enjoyed for less than a dollar? Well, so does Hot Dog on a Stick™! In a nod to nostalgia and the iconic brand’s 70th anniversary, Hot Dog on a Stick is offering a $.70 Original Turkey Hot Dog on a Stick to all customers every… Read press release from 2/25/16

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP™ ANNOUNCES GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® AND MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® CO-BRAND INCENTIVE
February 23, 2016
Talk about a sweet deal! Global Franchise Group (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery® and Hot Dog on a Stick™, is offering a unique Great American Cookies/ Marble Slab Creamery Co-Brand Incentive…
Read press release from 2/23/16

GLOBAL FRANCHISE GROUP™ OFFERS FRANCHISEES CONSULTING FROM NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, LEASE AND RENEWALS EXPERT
February 16, 2016
Finding and negotiating the ideal location for your franchise can be intimidating, but Global Franchise Group™ (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Pretzelmaker®, Marble Slab Creamery® and Hot Dog on a Stick™, is helping franchisees by offering consulting from Andrew Margolick, a leading expert in… Read press release from 2/16/16

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® OPENS IN MEXICO CITY
January 27, 2016
Global Franchise Group (GFG), LLC, the franchisor of Marble Slab Creamery®, is proud to announce the opening of a new Marble Slab Creamery in Mexico City. Through an agreement with JCM Group, led by Manuel Saidi and Julian Ramon Brito Cuevas, Marble Slab Creamery is now open in Gran Sur Mall, one of the most popular entertainment destinations in Mexico City… Read press release from 1/27/16

PRETZELMAKER® BEGINS NEW ERA OF FOOTBALL PARTY FOOD WITH “FLING THE WING, BRING THE BITE” PROMOTION
January 15, 2016
Chicken wings have been a centerpiece of playoff game parties for the past 49 years, but this year, Pretzelmaker is urging football fans to “Fling the Wing, and Bring the Bite” by benching the messy old snack in favor of a new star player… Read press release from 1/15/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK™ TO BRING THE HEAT WITH NEW MOZZARELLA CHEESE ON A STICK WITH SPICY SRIRACHA KETCHUP
January 5, 2016
Move over pop stars, Hot Dog on a Stick™ has an even hotter new release – Mozzarella Cheese on a Stick with Spicy Sriracha Ketchup! To celebrate the launch of its hot new addition, Hot Dog on a Stick will roll out the red carpet and give away… Read HDOS press release from 1/5/16

PRETZELMAKER® DECLARES JANUARY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH – $1 PRETZELS EVERY TUESDAY IN JANUARY
January 5, 2016
Pretzelmaker® is ringing in the New Year by declaring January Customer Appreciation Month. To thank customers, the national pretzel bakery is offering $1 pretzels® (Original Salted or Unsalted) every Tuesday in January during regular store hours… Read PM press release from 1/5/16

HOT DOG ON A STICK™ TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF FIRST AUSTIN LOCATION WITH A FREE ORIGINAL HOT DOG ON A STICK AND LEMONADE FOR ALL
January 4, 2016
Austin, you are one lucky dog! On Thursday, January 14, Hot Dog on a Stick™, the beloved all-American brand, will celebrate the grand opening of its first Austin location with a free cooked-to-order Original Hot Dog on a Stick and fresh hand-stomped lemonade samples for all customers…
Read press release from 1/4/16

Annica Conrad

Annica Conrad
Chief Marketing Officer

Annica has more than 20 years of award-winning marketing experience and has been with GFG for 3 years. She joined the company from Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers where she was Vice President, Brand Development. In this role, Annica was responsible for the rebirth and growth in popularity of the 42-year-old eclectic brand through smart menu design and development, implementation of the Mellow Mushroom loyalty app and creation and rollout of its first online ordering system. Before her time with Mellow Mushroom, Annica was Vice President of Marketing for Mcalister’s Corporation and she spent the early part of her career at a prominent advertising agency in Mobile Alabama. She is graduate of Samford University in Birmingham where she earned her Bachelors in Marketing and MBA in Economics.

Sam Patterson
Chief Financial Officer

Patterson came to Global Franchise Group in April 2020 from FOCUS Brands where he served as Senior Vice President of Accounting. For the last eleven years, he was responsible for leading financials for Cinnabon, Carvel, Schlotzsky’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli, Auntie Anne’s and Jamba Juice. He directed the organization through the transfer and integration of all accounting back-office functions for Auntie Anne’s from Pennsylvania, McAlister’s Deli from Mississippi, and Jamba Juice from Texas to Atlanta and converted a brand-centric accounting structure into a shared services organization. Before his time with FOCUS, he was Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller for Movie Gallery/Hollywood Video (NASDAQ: MOVI & MVGR), Vice President and Corporate Controller for Republic National Cabinet Corporation, and Corporate Controller for Wolverine Tube, Inc. (NYSE: WLV). He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant, holds a master’s in business administration from Auburn University, and is a graduate of the University of Texas, Tyler.