We're Rolling Pretzel Company
At a Glance
Products & Services: Homemade soft pretzels & beverages
Number of Locations: 45
Total Investment: $65K - 154K
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 2000
Private Owned
About We're Rolling Pretzel Company
Kevin Krabill founded We're Rolling Pretzel Co. in 1996 with his own proprietary pretzel dough recipe. Based in Alliance, Ohio, the private company began franchising in 1998 and offers franchises in both traditional and nontraditional locations, including regional shopping malls, airports, amusement parks and universities.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2010 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2009 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
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Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $65,000 - $154,000
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $30,000
Operations
25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 8. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (36% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 7 days. At franchisee's location: 7 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,