Deep Brands Names Maria McManus SVP of Marketing
The newly created role oversees marketing and insights for Deep Indian Kitchen and Tem Toa, along with corporate marketing.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Vegetarian
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Deep Brands has named Maria McManus senior vice president of marketing, a newly created and expanded role. The move comes as Deep Indian Kitchen surpasses $100 million in retail sales.
Why it matters
The appointment places a leader with prior experience at Deep Indian Kitchen over marketing for both the company's Indian and newly launched Thai frozen brands. The milestone reflects the growth of Deep Indian Kitchen since its 2019 launch.
Deep Indian Kitchen has surpassed $100 million in retail sales and is available in more than 26,000 stores nationwide, according to the company. The company's market-share and ranking claims have not been independently verified, and no sales figures for prior periods were provided.
The players
Deep Brands
Deep Brands is the parent company of the frozen food brands Deep Indian Kitchen and Tem Toa.
Maria McManus
Maria McManus is a marketing executive who previously helped grow Deep Indian Kitchen into a brand recognized on Bain & Company's Insurgent Brands list.
The details
McManus will oversee marketing and insights for Deep Indian Kitchen and Tem Toa, a frozen Thai brand launched by Deep Brands in early 2026, as well as corporate marketing. She previously worked at Deep Indian Kitchen for more than five years and most recently served as VP of marketing & growth at Táche.
Timeline
2019: Deep Indian Kitchen launches.
Early 2026: Deep Brands launches Tem Toa.
November 5, 2026: Deep Brands announces McManus's appointment and the $100 million sales milestone.
Market Landscape
Deep Indian Kitchen's growth has been recognized on Bain & Company's Insurgent Brands list, which tracks fast-growing challenger brands. The company's expansion into a second frozen brand, Tem Toa, reflects continued competition in the frozen international foods segment.
Shoppers in the U.S. can find Deep Indian Kitchen products in more than 26,000 stores nationwide. The brand's expansion into Thai cuisine with Tem Toa gives frozen-meal buyers an additional option.
The takeaway
Growth in the frozen food category has made marketing leadership with direct brand experience increasingly valuable to companies expanding across cuisines. Readers exploring frozen meal options can compare ingredient labels across brands to find products that fit their dietary preferences.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Snackandbakery.
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