Auntie Anne’s

The concept

Auntie Anne's shops and kiosks sell a variety of freshly baked sweet and savoury pretzels, as well as a range of hot and cold beverages.

The company was founded in 1988 in the USA, and has now grown to more than 1,150 locations in over 22 countries. Auntie Anne's has built its brand on the foundations of the people-focused philosophies established by its founder, quality products, exceptional customer service, attractive and efficient stores, and the fun activity of pretzel making.

The opportunity

Auntie Anne's has been franchising its concept since 1989 and as a result has implemented a strong support structure for franchise owners. The support provided includes:

• Training
• Store Operations and Business Consulting Support
• Real Estate and Site Development
• Marketing and Creative Service
• Public Relations and Communications
• Food Science and Technology
• Information Systems/Register Support
• Accounting
• Purchasing
• Legal

Ideal franchise owner profile

Auntie Anne's is looking for franchise owner candidates who have:

• A passion for providing excellent face-to-face customer service
• The ability to manage a team of full-time and part-time employees from day one, who must ultimately be motivated to drive sales and achieve the goals you set out
• Drive and energy
• A keen eye for quality and detail who can maintain product consistency

Investment requirement

The cost of an Auntie Anne's franchise depends on the size of the territory.