Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise

Hand-rolled soft pretzels

Wetzel's Pretzels founded by Rick Wetzel & Bill Phelps, former marketing executives in 1994. 1st Wetzel's Pretzels located in South Bay Galleria in Southern California. First store was opened in 1995 Century City, Hollywood. In 1996 Wetzel's Pretzels began franchising. Currently they have locations across United States (Universal City, Staples Center, Dodgers Stadium, Disneyland, Disney world) & internationally. Currently co-branding relationship with Cold Stone Creamery, Swensen's, Juice It Up and more. Beginning of 2016 Wetzel's franchise fast food restaurants had 298 locations out of them 269 US locations; 2 in Canada; 19 worldwide; and 8 owned by the company itself. Popular products: Pretzels, consisting of several different flavors Frozen Lemonade, sold in a variety of flavors. Frozen Granita, a frozen version of the Italian dessert  The franchisor offers 3 franchise programs: A single Wetzel's Pretzels Bakery. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Wetzel's Pretzels Bakery ranges from $164,950 to $405,850. This includes approximately between $42,350 and $50,750 that must be paid to the franchisor. If Wetzel's Pretzels grants you a license to operate a Remote Mobile Unit under a Remote Mobile Unit Addendum to your Franchise Agreement, you will also pay it a fee of $5,000 for a Remote Mobile Unit.Multiple Wetzel's Pretzels Bakeries within a defined area pursuant to a Multi-Unit Development Agreement. There is an initial development fee of $15,000 multiplied by the number of Bakeries which you must open, plus the balance of the initial franchise fee ($20,000) for your first Franchise Agreement. You will pay an initial franchise fee of $35,000 for each Bakery ($22,500 for a second Bakery in the same mall). However, the franchisor will credit the development fee against the initial franchise fees (at the rate of $15,000 for the second and each subsequent Franchise Agreement).A single Wetzel's Pretzels Concession Truck or Trailer. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Wetzel's Pretzels Concession Truck or Trailer ranges from $126,600 to $275,850. This includes approximately between $9,000 and $14,750 that must be paid to the franchisor. #497 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

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How much does it cost to open a Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise ?

The investment required to open a Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise is between $126,600 - $405,850 . There is an initial franchise fee of $35,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Wetzel's Pretzels name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $126,600 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $35,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    7%
  • Advertising Fee:
    1%
  • Term of Agreement:
    10 years

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No Yes
Startup Costs No Yes
Equipment Yes Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training
On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours

Support
Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing
Ad Templates Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app

Wetzel's Pretzels Growth History

When did the first Wetzel's Pretzels open? 1994
When did Wetzel's Pretzels start Franchising ? 1996

20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

General business experience

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To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise , may vary on factors like location, size etc. On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise ver_a. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial oper_ating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.

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