Auntie Anne’sA pretzel perfect storyBy – Alex Koncki

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.

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.

What do they sell?A variety of pretzel flavors… original, Cinnamon, Garlic, Almond, etc.Different pretzel styles… original, Stix, and nuggetsOriginal drinks… lemonade, lemonade mixers, frozen lemonade

mixers, etc.

How well is the company doing? More than 300 franchises More than 1200 locations globally Ranks #74 on Franchisedirect.com “Top 100

global franchises”

Future plans of Auntie Anne’sAuntie Anne’s has been giving away scholarships, hosting fundraisers, and expanding their business worldwide.

Helping the community Auntie Anne’s makes many donations to many

major and minor causes Has many scholarships available

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

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

Requirements Undergo credit and background checks. Provide proof of assets and financing. All steps of franchise process must be

approved by Auntie Anne’s

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

ContactContact form on websiteAuntie Anne’s Corporate Headquarters 48-50 West Chestnut Street, Suite 200,

Lancaster, PA 17603 | USATelephone: 1-877-PRTZ LUV (778-9588) 717-435-1479 (outside of the US)Fax: 717-435-1471

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