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.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $350-$800/mo POS, support, loyalty, online, and LMS fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AUNTIE ANNE'S Current | N/A | $36K | 7.0% | 1,193 |
| EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS | $214K – $587K | $30K | 5.0% | 680 |
| HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. | $514K – $830K | $20K | 6.0% | 212 |
| CANTEEN | $9K – $44K | $3K | 5.3% | 100 |
| The Spice & Tea Exchange | $299K – $532K | $39K | 7.0% | 93 |
| GRAZE CRAZE | $167K – $326K | $50K | 6.0% | 89 |
Specialty Food Average 14 franchises | $254K – $522K | $31K | 6.1% | – |
* 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
+35 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AUNTIE ANNE'S franchisees (2011 – 2025)
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.
| Name | SBA 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)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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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