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THE PRETZEL TWISTER is a gourmet, hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Other products sold are fresh, hand-squeezed lemonade, frozen fruit smoothies and soft drinks. The pretzels are served fresh and hot and are available in a wide variety of flavors.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1992Franchising Since: 1993
Operating Units: Franchised Units: 45 100% Company-Owned Units: 0 0% ______ _____ Total Operating Units: 45 100% Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 43 95.6% In 14 States Canada: 2 4.4% In 3 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries ______ _____ Total: 45 100% North America: States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: Density Units 1. Florida 14 2. North Carolina 9 3. South Carolina 3
Registered in Following Registration States: Financial Requirements
Investment: Minimum Net Worth: $ Cash Investment: $ Total Investment: $105-162.5K Average Total Investment: $134K Fees: Initial Franchise Fee: $22.5K Average Franchise Fee: $22K On-Going Royalty: 5% Average Royalty: 5% Advertising Fee: .5-1%
Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-timeSpace Needs (in square footage): 300-900Preferred Sites: Regional MallOther Sites: Kiosk, In-LineEncourage Conversions? NoEarnings Claims Provided? NoListed in the SBA Registry? NoSupport and Training
International Franchise Association: No Canadian Franchise Association: No Franchisee Association/Member: No Size of Corporate Staff: 0 Site Selection Assistance? Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance? Yes Financial Assistance? No Marketing Support: Co-Op Advertising: No National Advertising: No Regional Advertising: No Local Advertising: No Marketing Materials: None Specified Additional Services: None Specified Other Marketing Support: None Specified On-Going Support: Central Data Processing: Not Applicable Central Purchasing: Not Applicable Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees Field Training: Included in Fees Initial Store Opening: Included in Fees Inventory Control: Not Applicable Franchisee Newsletter: Included in Fees Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost 800 Telephone Hotline: Included in Fees Training:
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): Financial Net Worth: N/A General Business Experience: N/A Specific Industry Experience: N/A Formal Education: N/A Psychological Profile: N/A Personal Interview(s): N/A
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: N/A Asian-American: N/A Hispanic: N/A Native American: N/A Other: N/A Specific Minority: N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: Year(s) Term of Renewal Period: Year(s) Passive Ownership: Allowed Area Development Agreements? No Sub-Franchising Contracts? No Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No
