8/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

8 /10
Lower than 24% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
As a franchisee, you will operate a BEN’S SOFT PRETZELS store.
Company Background
Ben's Soft Pretzels is a family-owned, soft pretzel brand that has been around since 1959. Today, the company operates over 350 Ben's Soft Pretzels locations in 16 states across America. The first store opened in North Dakota and has now expanded to include stores on military bases as well as prisons! After many years of success, Ben's Soft Pretzels developed a franchise model for those who wish to own their very own business with the opportunity of owning multiple stores at once! In addition to this new franchising opportunity, there are also opportunities for those looking to purchase their first one or two franchises. This new company will offer soft pretzel pockets and soft drinks product.
Franchise Opportunity
Owning and operating a BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS(R) Store is a great investment, but the process of finding a qualified operator can be difficult. The BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS(R) brand is one of the most successful soft pretzel concepts in the United States, but many potential operators are hesitant to invest in a franchise because of the complex process of becoming an owner. Ben's Soft Pretzels has simplified the process by partnering with Fransmart, the leading food franchise development company in North America. With Fransmart as our partner, we are able to offer turnkey solutions for qualified candidates who want to own and operate their own BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS(R) store.
Corporate Structure
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation is an Indiana corporation formed on November 1, 2012. Their principal business address is 1202 W. Pike Street, Goshen, Indiana 46526.  They began offering franchises for sale in January 2013.

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

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FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Ben's Soft Pretzels business?
Franchisees typically require at least $122,200 to $344,500 investment to get their Ben's Soft Pretzels business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Ben's Soft Pretzels?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $31,000 in fees directly to Ben's Soft Pretzels in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Ben's Soft Pretzels business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical Ben's Soft Pretzels brings in each year. We estimate that other franchisees in the Food & Beverage industry generate $1,201,697 revenue, so we would expect Ben's Soft Pretzels to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Ben's Soft Pretzels unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Ben's Soft Pretzels franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 7 year contract initially. The renewal length is 7 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

8 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $122,200 to $344,500 which is Much Lower than the $0 to $0 average in the Baked Goods 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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