AUNTIE ANNE'S

AUNTIE ANNE'S

Auntie Anne’s franchises retail shops, including traditional full shops, concession stands in farmers’ markets or food trucks, and co-branded locations with Cinnabon or Jamba, that specialize in fresh-baked soft pretzels, lemonade, and related foods and beverages. The business model revolves around licensing the Auntie Anne’s brand, recipes, and operational support to franchisees who operate in high-traffic locations such as malls, airports, and events. It targets consumers seeking quick, indulgent snacks and beverages on-the-go.

1,193
Locations
Since 1991
Franchising
Food & BeverageAtlanta, GAGoTo Foods LLCwww.auntieannes.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$35,500
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
N/A
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
7.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
2.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$353 – $816
Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $350-$800/mo POS, support, loyalty, online, and LMS fees

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0

Data Based On: Data from 689 franchised units across Enclosed Mall, Outlet Center, Airport, and Cinnabon Co-Branded franchise types for Fiscal Year 2024.

* The document provides financial performance data for four distinct franchise types: Enclosed Mall, Outlet Center, Airport, and Cinnabon Co-Branded Franchises for Fiscal Year 2024. To derive overall metrics, weighted averages were calculated for Average Net Sales, Median Net Sales, Revenue Top Quartile, and Revenue Bottom Quartile, using the total number of represented shops in each category as weights. - Enclosed Mall Franchises: 498 units, Average Net Sales $762,534, Median Net Sales $712,668, Top Quartile Average Net Sales $1,211,625, Bottom Quartile Average Net Sales $379,019. - Outlet Center Franchises: 95 units, Average Net Sales $922,671, Median Net Sales $892,254, Top Quartile Average Net Sales $1,376,851, Bottom Quartile Average Net Sales $547,821. - Airport Franchises: 36 units, Average Net Sales $1,816,883, Median Net Sales $1,769,075, Top Quartile Average Net Sales $3,004,682, Bottom Quartile Average Net Sales $723,122. - Cinnabon Co-Branded Franchises: 60 units, Average Net Sales $1,200,635, Median Net Sales $1,168,931, Top Quartile Average Net Sales $1,900,757, Bottom Quartile Average Net Sales $574,017. Total units across all categories = 498 + 95 + 36 + 60 = 689. Calculated Weighted Average Gross Revenue: (498 × $762,534 + 95 × $922,671 + 36 × $1,816,883 + 60 × $1,200,635) / 689 = $877,854.23. Calculated Weighted Median Gross Revenue: (498 × $712,668 + 95 × $892,254 + 36 × $1,769,075 + 60 × $1,168,931) / 689 = $832,359.00. Calculated Weighted Revenue Top Quartile: (498 × $1,211,625 + 95 × $1,376,851 + 36 × $3,004,682 + 60 × $1,900,757) / 689 = $1,388,104.60. Calculated Weighted Revenue Bottom Quartile: (498 × $379,019 + 95 × $547,821 + 36 × $723,122 + 60 × $574,017) / 689 = $437,253.80. No information regarding net income, net profit, EBITDA, or detailed expenses was provided in the document.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How AUNTIE ANNE'S Compares


FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
AUNTIE ANNE'S
Current
N/A$36K7.0%1,193
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS$214K – $587K$30K5.0%680
HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO.$514K – $830K$20K6.0%212
CANTEEN$9K – $44K$3K5.3%100
The Spice & Tea Exchange$299K – $532K$39K7.0%93
GRAZE CRAZE$167K – $326K$50K6.0%89
Specialty Food Average
14 franchises
$254K – $522K$31K6.1%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Specialty Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1PA
121
2FL
110
3TX
96
4NY
90
5NJ
83
6CA
70
7OH
52
8MD
48
9IL
44
10VA
44
11MI
37
12GA
31
13NC
29
14IN
23
15MO
22

+35 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AUNTIE ANNE'S franchisees (20112025)

Total Loans
95
Average Loan
$303,041
Total Volume
$28.8M
Default Rate
2.1%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts


1,187 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA Loan
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
41
Non-Renewals
8
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
53
Transfers
52
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
91

Frequently Asked Questions


According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a AUNTIE ANNE'S franchise is $877,854.23. The median revenue is $832,359.

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