- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#140 Ranked #199 last year
- Initial investment
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$105K - $572K
- Units as of 2023
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1,985 3.0% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Auntie Anne's
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1989 (35 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 63 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, Europe (Eastern), Europe (Western), Central America, Canada, South America, Mexico |
# of Units | 1,985 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Auntie Anne's franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$10,500 - $35,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$104,575 - $572,100 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$300,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$120,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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$10,500 off standard franchise fee ($35,500) |
Royalty Fee
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7% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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1%-3% |
Term of Agreement
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20 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Auntie Anne's has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 24-64 hours |
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Classroom Training | 48 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 9-12 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #1 in Pretzels in 2024
Best of the Best
Ranked #140 in 2024
Franchise 500
Ranked #44 in 2023
Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises
Ranked #49 in 2023
Top Global Franchises
Ranked #1 in Pretzels in 2022
Top Food Franchises
Ranked #17 in 2024
Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000
Ranked #64 in 2023
Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners
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