Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels Franchise

In-line, kiosk, cart and storefront pretzel shops

Anne Beiler had been baking most of her life, but it wasn't until she began managing a concession stand at a farmer's market in Maryland that she thought about starting a business. The stand served pizzas, pretzels, chips and candy, with the pretzels outselling everything else. Beiler stopped selling pizza and began hand-rolling pretzels in front of her customers, making the snack even more popular. Eventually, Beiler bought her own stand, naming it Auntie Anne's, and, soon two of her brothers were operating Auntie Anne's booths of their own.

Today, Auntie Anne's locations serve a variety of pretzels, dipping sauces and drinks. Stores can be found in shopping centers, airports and train stations across the United States, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the United Kingdom and Venezuela.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels franchise?

Total Investment: $192,600-$383,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 7%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels

Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
160-A Rte. 41
Gap, PA
17527

Phone: (717)442-4766
Fax: (717)442-4139

Website: Visit Website

Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels News

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The Auntie Anne's business franchise has been FranSurvey Certified® for the second consecutive year. The franchise opportunity received the designation due to ratings it received in the most recent survey of its franchisees in October 2007. Auntie Anne's is a franchised pretzel company headq... more

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SNACK AND SHOP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Auntie Anne’s® Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels, the same place that offers fresh-from-the-oven soft pretzels, offers a number of distinct ideas to round out holiday shopping lists. Pretzel lovers can give the gift of good taste this year with treats including: the Auntie Anne’s At Home® Pretzel... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels open? 1988
When did Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels start franchising? 1989

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 711 0 143 20

2004 659 1 118 26

2003 651 6 99 27

2002 623 2 77 31

2001 585 0 60 31

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
Ongoing on-site store support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Regional advertising

Business Operations

53.9% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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