Kat Cole, group president of Focus Brands, started in the industry as a hostess at Hooters when she was 17. By age 26, she had worked her way up to an executive vice president there and became president of Cinnabon by age 35. Two years ago, she was made group president at the brand’s parent company, Focus Brands, where she is responsible for building revenues and profits through global licensing, manufacturing and e-commerce.

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