7/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

6 /10
Lower than 48% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchised business being offered is Pretzelmaker retail restaurants that offer soft pretzels, pretzel toppings, beverages and other food products.
Company Background
Pretzelmaker is a global franchising company that offers franchises for the operation of Pretzelmaker stores. In addition to offering soft pretzels, pretzel toppings, beverages and other food products under the Pretzelmaker mark, Pretzelmaker also offers franchisees the opportunity to own their own business with a hands-on training program.
Franchise Opportunity
Franchising can be a great way to get into the business world, but it's important to do your research first. Owning your own franchise can be a great way to achieve financial independence, but there are a lot of things you need to know before you make the leap. Pretzelmaker is a well-established franchise with over 20 years of experience in the industry. We offer our franchisees comprehensive training and support so you can run your store like a pro from day one. Plus, we have a wide variety of pretzels and toppings so you can customize your menu to fit your community's tastes.
Corporate Structure
The franchisor is PM Franchising, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formed in July 2007. Its principal place of business is 9720 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 500 Beverly Hills, California 90212. It began offering Pretzelmaker franchises in September 2008. The franchisor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PM Franchise Brands, LLC.

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Industry

$226,435 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2020

$226,435
$112,269
Industry Low
$2,500,000
Industry High

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Employee Contact Database

# Name Position Phone Number Email Address

Distribution of Pretzelmaker Franchisees

Pretzelmaker Franchise System Development in 2024

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Pretzelmaker business?
Franchisees typically require at least $391,500 to $573,000 investment to get their Pretzelmaker business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Pretzelmaker?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $33,000 in fees directly to Pretzelmaker in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Pretzelmaker franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Pretzelmaker business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Pretzelmaker unit is approximately $226,435. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Pretzelmaker unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Pretzelmaker franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 15 year contract initially. The renewal length is 10 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

6 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $391,500 to $573,000 which is Much Lower than the $0 to $0 average in the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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