Kahala Brands

Overview

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, this holding company and franchisor specializes in quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands. Founded in 1981 by Kevin Blackwell, it has expanded to over 28 brands and approximately 2,900 locations across 28 countries, generating nearly $750 million in annual system-wide sales. Having begun franchising in 1988, the organization has grown through strategic acquisitions and is now one of North America's largest fast-food conglomerates.

Its diverse portfolio includes QSR concepts featuring smoothies, subs, ice cream, and Mexican cuisine, with notable brands such as Surf City Squeeze, Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery, and Baja Fresh. The company emphasizes quality ingredients and franchisee support, aiming to create excellent experiences for customers and partners. With a mission to be the world's best franchisor, the organization is committed to strengthening its franchisee community through comprehensive marketing, operations, and supply chain support.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 480-362-4800
• Website: kahalamgmt.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kahala_92406

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• restaurant franchisor
• b2c
• research & development
• food service & restaurants
• customer service
• quality food
• signature recipes
• brand expansion support
• brand quality standards
• services
• international expansion
• food and beverage
• market expansion
• customer experience
• quick-service restaurants
• brand portfolio
• market support
• b2b
• franchising
• global franchise network
• multi-brand portfolio
• support services
• global growth
• brand management
• brand growth
• franchise application
• international master franchise
• brand innovation
• brand marketing
• operations support
• market penetration
• marketing support
• brand support
• training programs
• restaurants and other eating places
• brand support teams
• franchisee success
• product development
• international locations
• quality ingredients
• franchise development
• international franchise
• restaurant brands
• food quality
• brand support infrastructure
• supply chain management
• consumer goods & retail
• system-wide sales
• franchise services
• consumer products & retail
• food & beverages
• consumer goods
• consumers
• franchises
• marketing & advertising
• enterprise software
• enterprises
• computer software
• information technology & services
• logistics & supply chain

Technologies Used

• AutoCAD
• Bootstrap Framework
• Genesis
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Font API
• Google Publisher Tag (GPT)
• Google Tag Manager
• InMotion Hosting DNS
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Remote
• Route 53
• Sendgrid
• Slack
• Wider Planet
• plains

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• PLANET SMOOTHIE
• DAJIA, Inc
• Tasti D-Lite LLC
• Cold Stone Creamery
• Tasti D-Lite
• Pinkberry Ventures, Inc
• Coldstone Creamery