Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
160-A, Rt. 41, P.O. Box 529
Gap, PA 17527
800#:
Tel: (717) 442-4766
Fax: (717) 442-4139
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.auntieannesinc.com
Contact: Mr. Merrill L. Smucker, Franchise Sales/Mktg. Manager
As the founder and leader of what Entrepreneur Magazine calls the pretzel retailing revolution, AUNTIE ANNE'S supports over 775 locations. Customers love to watch our pretzels being rolled, twisted and baked. They choose our pretzels not only for the variety and taste, but also for our commitment to providing a nutritious snack alternative to mall treats. Our innovative mall-based concept has made AUNTIE ANNE'S one of the most sought-after franchises in the industry today.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1988
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 748
Company-Owned Units: 37
Total Units: 785
Distribution:
U.S. -- 744;
Canada -- 4;
International -- 90
�North America -- Operations in 46 States, 2 Provinces
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 80 in PA, 47 in CA, 42 in NY
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:50
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 400-800 SF; RM, Airports, Train
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Encourage Conversion: N/A
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $193-326K
Total Investment: $260K
Average Total Investment: $259.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K
Fees
�Franchise: $30K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
�Royalty: 6%
�Average Royalty: 6.0%
�Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 130
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,E,F,G,h (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks Gap, PA; 1 Week On-Site for Opening.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All Except PA, NJ, NY
Canada: No
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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