Pretzelmaker
Pretzels
Pretzelmaker
Pretzels
About
Founded
1991
Franchising Since
1992 (27 Years)
Corporate Address
5555 Glenridge Connector, #850
Atlanta, GA 30342
CEO
Chris Dull
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ
$205,200 - $327,000
Net-worth Requirement ⓘ
$250,000
Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ
$100,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ
$15,000 - $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
7%
Ad Royalty Fee
1.5%
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
25% off first-store franchise fee
Support Options
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Marketing Support
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app
On-The-Job Training:
23.5 hours
Classroom Training:
35.5 hours
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Bio
Jeffrey Trip opened Pretzelvania in 1991, but the company's name was soon changed to Pretzelmaker for the purpose of franchising. In 2010, Pretzelmaker was merged with Pretzel Time, another company started in 1991 (originally under the name Mr. Pretzel). Pretzelmaker stores sell flavored hot pretzels, pretzel-wrapped hot dogs, lemonades and blended drinks.
Pretzelmaker is part of Global Franchise Group, which also franchises Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's and Marble Slab Creamery.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $205,200
High - $327,000
Units
-4.7%-13 UNITS (1 Year)
-10.2%-30 UNITS (3 Years)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Central America, Philippines, South America
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