2. A brief history
610 AD - An Italian monk invents pretzels as a reward
to children who learn their prayers
1988 - Anne Beiler buys a market stand in a farmer’s
market in Downingtown, PA and begins selling the
Original Pretzel and lemonade.
3. A brief history (continued)
1989 - Franchising begins when a store location opens
at Saturday’s Market Farmer’s Market in Harrisburg,
Pa.
1995 – Auntie Anne’s opens a store in Jakarta,
Indonesia. Beginning their world wide chain.
4. What do they sell?
A variety of pretzel flavors…
original, Cinnamon, Garlic, Almond, etc.
Different pretzel styles…
original, Stix, and nuggets
Original drinks…
lemonade, lemonade mixers, frozen lemonade
mixers, etc.
5. How well is the company doing?
More than 300 franchises
More than 1200 locations globally
Ranks #74 on Franchisedirect.com “Top 100 global
franchises”
6. Future plans of Auntie Anne’s
Auntie Anne’s has been giving away
scholarships, hosting fundraisers, and expanding their
business worldwide.
7. Helping the community
Auntie Anne’s makes many donations to many major
and minor causes
Has many scholarships available
8. How to start your own franchise?
Go to http://www.auntieannesfranchising.com/
A site made to help you start your own Auntie
Anne’s franchise.
Follow the step by step instruction
9. Fees
Franchise fee: $30,000
Equipment: $31,500 to $34,500
Construction: $90,000 to $175,000
Total Initial Investment: $197,875 to $364,100
10. Requirements
Undergo credit and background checks.
Provide proof of assets and financing.
All steps of franchise process must be approved by
Auntie Anne’s
11. How to start!
Go to http://www.auntieannesfranchising.com/
Click the get started tab at the top of the page
Fill out form and wait for approval from Auntie Anne’s
12. Contact
Contact form on website
Auntie Anne’s Corporate Headquarters
48-50 West Chestnut Street, Suite
200, Lancaster, PA 17603 | USA
Telephone: 1-877-PRTZ LUV (778-9588)
717-435-1479 (outside of the US)
Fax: 717-435-1471
