The Investment: FAQs about the Pretzelmaker Numbers

Choosing a franchise is an exciting investment. Not only do you get to enjoy being independent as a business owner, but you are also embarking on the fun yet challenging journey of opening and operating a pretzel franchise.

The Pretzelmaker investment is a perfect fit for smart, hardworking, business-minded people who are tired of working for someone else. But before you invest, it is important to know where your hard-earned money is going and how the investment will affect you going forward.

Here are some of the questions we get asked about the total startup costs that come with opening a Pretzelmaker store. Use this information to get some of your questions answered, and get in touch with us if you have any more.

When you are getting ready to own a Pretzelmaker, it is important to consider the franchise fees.

The Pretzelmaker franchise ownership fee is 7% of net sales and a 1.5% of net sales marketing fee for the term of your franchise agreement.

What Do the Fees Get Me?

The reason that franchising is so much more appealing than independent business ownership is that a franchise has a system that works. More importantly, it has been proven to work across different locations, owners, and markets.

When you invest in Pretzelmaker, not only do you get our brand’s huge network, but you also get the expertise of our brand management company, Global Franchise Group (GFG). Your franchise fees and royalties get you all the help of our expert tools to help you build your business and run it smoothly.

Here are some of the resources that come from your association with Pretzelmaker:

Are You a Good Financial Candidate for Franchise Ownership?

Investing in a franchise is a major investment, so it is important that our franchise owners are financially prepared to go forward and thrive with their businesses. We look for franchisees with a minimum net worth of $250,000 and a minimum of $100,000 in liquid assets.

What Items Make Up the Total Investment?

The biggest question is, “What are the total startup costs for the investment?” To understand the scope of your investment, you need to know where your money is going, which is why we have put together this handy chart to show exactly where your investment may go and some low-to-high ranges for each expense.

You can find a complete list of estimated initial costs in our Franchise Disclosure Document.

Inquire today to learn more!