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At a Glance
Products & Services: Pretzel bakery
Number of Locations: 112
Total Investment: $193.85K - 361K
Founded: 1998
Began Franchising: 2004
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Northeast, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Virginia.
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Northeast, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Virginia.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $193,850 - $361,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (70% 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: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,