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Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
Hand-rolled soft pretzels
You don't have to be twisted to enjoy one of these pretzels. Auntie Anne's is a leading franchisor of snack outlets with 1,000+ pretzel stores located in some 45 states and 10 other countries. The stores offer a variety of pretzel flavors, including original, almond, whole wheat, and parmesan herb. They are primarily found in high-traffic areas, such as malls, airports, train stations, and stadiums. Anne Beiler started the company in 1988 to help fund a faith-based family assistance foundation. The company was acquired by Roark Capital in late 2010.
2011 AllStar Rank: 28
2010 AllStar Rank: 35
2009 AllStar Rank: 66
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
2010 AllStar Rank: 35
2009 AllStar Rank: 66
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
48-50 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-435-1435
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1988 |
| Franchising since | 1991 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 8 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 60% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 866 | 252 | 14 |
| 2010 | 861 | 251 | 14 |
| 2009 | 817 | 233 | 14 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $197,875 - $364,100 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $400,000 |
| Liquid Capital | No minimum requirement |
Franchisee Qualifications
Willingness to participate in a collaborative relationship between the corporate office and franchisee community
Business operations background and experience
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor will provide names of potential financial service companies
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
30
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Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
48-50 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-435-1435
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Auntie Anne's, Inc.
You don't have to be twisted to enjoy one of these pretzels. Auntie Anne's is a leading franchisor of snack outlets with 1,000+ pretzel stores located in some 45 states and 10 other countries. The stores offer a variety of pretzel flavors, including original, almond, whole wheat, and parmesan herb. They ...
| Company Type: | Private |
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| Industries: | Specialty Eateries |
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| Top Competitors: | Mrs. Fields Famous BrandsWetzel's PretzelsFreshëns |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
30
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Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
48-50 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-435-1435
