Focus Manufacturers, the dad or mum firm of Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s, is bringing McAlister’s to Minnesota through a 10-unit franchise settlement, alongside a tri-brand franchise settlement that may convey Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon and Jamba to Mankato.

Behind the signings are restaurateurs and husband-wife workforce, Steve and Dani Wegman. The duo owns a number of meals ideas across the better Mankato space together with 507, Weggy’s, Krusty’s Donut Store and The Wagon Wheel.

“After visiting one other restaurant growth group’s McAlister’s Deli location in Grimes, Iowa, I knew we had an immense alternative to convey this idea to Minnesota,” Steve Wegman mentioned in an organization press launch. “The menu options one thing for everybody whereas the real hospitality matches properly with the Minnesota tradition we’re accustomed to. This can be a actual gathering place for folks to linger and luxuriate in meals that is easy, but elevated, utilizing the best components.”

The tri-brand Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, and Jamba location is anticipated to debut in Mankato at 1600 Warren Avenue, throughout from the Minnesota State College campus, in early 2024.