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Pretzelmaker / Pretzel Time
Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time are chains of independently owned and operated franchised stores that specialize in hand-rolled pretzels, smoothies and cold beverages. It is a franchise brand in the portfolio of NexCen Brands Inc. Along with sister brand Pretzel Time, there are more than 325 U.S. stores operating in 33 states and 50 international stores in Canada, Guam, Trinidad & Tobago, Panama, Jordan and Guatemala. Pretzelmaker line of pretzels includes 10 flavors such as Parmesan, Ranch, Garlic, Cinnamon Sugar, and its Original pretzel topped with salt and butter. In addition, a variety of dipping sauces, from Caramel to Nacho Cheese, are also offered. Drinks include fresh-squeezed lemonade and Breezers, Pretzel Time’s signature line of fruit smoothies.
Facts & figures
The capital required to open a unit is $75,000. New Pretzelmaker / Pretzel Time franchisees need to have at least a $150,000 net worth. The lowest you can expect to invest is $107,000 if you want to become a franchisee. $238,500 is the maximum that someone opening a location should expect to invest. New franchisees can expect to pay a $25,000 franchise fee for the rights to open their own location. There is currently a total of 359 units in operation.