Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels Franchise
Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 06:24PM 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.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels Franchises?
Total Cost: $197,900-$444,100
Total Franchise Fees: $30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 7%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Contact Information for Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
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Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels |
Phone Number: (717) 435-1479 |
Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels begin operations? 1988
When did Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels begin selling franchises? 1989
Year United States 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
Future Expansion
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Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No Yes Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes Inventory No Yes Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
Training & Support
Training
Ongoing on-site store support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Grand opening support, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation
Marketing
Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
53.9% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes