Pretzelmaker Franchise

Interested in owning a Pretzelmaker franchise? Discover detailed insights about the investment, fees, training, and more for this exciting food franchise opportunity.

Franchise Overview

Pretzelmaker, established in 1991 and franchising since 1992, is a well-known brand in the specialty food industry. It is part of the FAT Brands, Inc. family, offering hand-rolled soft pretzels, pretzel bites, pretzel dogs, and more. The franchisor, PM Franchising, LLC, provides options for traditional and non-traditional stores, with the possibility of co-branding with other affiliated franchises.

Investment and Fees

Here’s a breakdown of the initial investment required to open a Pretzelmaker franchise:

• Franchise Fee: $15,000 - $25,000
• Grand Opening Marketing: $3,000 - $5,000
• Travel and Living Expenses While Training: $1,000 - $3,000
• Mixes Ingredients: $5,000 - $8,000
• Other Opening Inventory: $5,700 - $11,000
• Architectural Fees: $8,000 - $12,000
• Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, and Décor: $85,000 - $121,000
• Signs: $4,500 - $9,500
• Prepaid Rent and Security Deposit: $2,500 - $5,000
• Leasehold Improvements: $80,000 - $145,000
• Utility Deposits: $2,200 - $3,000
• Professional Fees: $2,000 - $6,000
• Point of Sale Systems: $7,600 - $14,000
• Business Licenses, Permits, etc. (for first 6 months): $1,500 - $2,500
• Insurance (3 months): $2,500 - $3,500
• Additional Funds (3 months): $8,000 - $12,000

Estimated Total Initial Investment: $233,500 - $385,500

Training and Support

Pretzelmaker provides comprehensive training to ensure franchisees are well-prepared. The training program spans three to six weeks and includes:

• Restaurant Manager Training: 3 weeks (40 hours/week)
• Assistant Managers/Shift Leaders Training: 6 weeks (50 hours/week)
• Executive Training: 1 week (50 hours/week)

Training takes place at designated training stores in various locations across the USA. Franchisees will also receive ongoing support and additional training as needed.

Territory and Operations

Pretzelmaker assigns specific sites to franchisees but does not offer exclusive territories. Operations must be supervised by trained managers, and all products and services offered must be approved by the franchisor.

Franchise Agreement and Renewal

• Initial Term: 15 years
• Renewal Options: Two 10-year terms, contingent on good standing

Financial Assistance

While Pretzelmaker does not provide direct or indirect financing, franchisees can borrow up to 75% of the costs associated with opening and operating their store, with the remainder covered by personal equity.

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