Start Your Journey Toward a Soft Pretzel Business

People love soft pretzels for all kinds of reasons. They’re fun to eat, tasty and, unlike a lot of other snacks, fit into healthy lifestyles. For these reasons and more, the pretzel market is strong and growing! If you’re interested in capitalizing on the industry and are wondering about how to start a soft pretzel business, a Pretzelmaker franchise opportunity is a great place to start! We’re the second-largest pretzel franchise in the nation. Our name, our brand and our products are synonymous with quality, and we’re part of a parent company, Global Franchise Group, that specializes in snack food franchises. What this means is that when you invest with us, you tap into decades of experience and our strong commitment to training support. Let’s take a closer look at the steps involved toward becoming an owner.

Step 1: Apply

Ok, you’ve made the decision — you want to be your own boss and become a Prezelmaker franchisee. Smart move! The first thing you’ll want to do fill out our franchise application. Make sure to answer all questions thoroughly so that we can be sure Pretzelmaker is a good fit for you. If you’re not quite ready to fill out the application and instead simply want a bit more information about the opportunity, you can fast track your inquiry by filling out our form for that. We know you probably have a lot of questions about how to start a soft pretzel business, which is why we want to make as much information available to you as possible! We’ll send you our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) once we’ve received your completed application. Make sure to look over the FDD thoroughly. We’ll also send you an acknowledgement of receipt, which you’ll need to sign and return so that we know everything is on track.

Step 2: Let’s Meet!

While you’re reviewing the FDD and speaking with our representatives about any questions you might have, we’ll be going over your application. If approved, we’ll set up times for you to meet with our brand leaders, either virtually or in person. They include marketers, operations specialists, and real estate experts who are there to answer questions and facilitate the process. We’ll also run credit and background checks and our executive team will review everything for final approval. From there, it’s on to step three.

Step 3: Your John Hancock

You’re almost there! After your final approval, we’ll send you copies of the Franchise Agreement, which you’ll sign and send back to us, along with the agreed upon franchise fee. We’ll sign the Agreement as well and send an original copy back to you for your records.

Step 4: Open for Business!

Now you’re ready to truly begin as your own boss. You’ll be aided by our teams you met earlier, who will help you find and build out your site, as well as market your new business. You’ll gain access to thorough training and ongoing support so that you’re fully prepared to be part of this fun and rewarding industry. We’re confident you’ll enjoy it as much as we do!

If you’d like to know more about the steps involved in becoming a Pretzelmaker franchisee, or have questions about how to start a soft pretzel business, contact us today!