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Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchise

Ben's Soft Pretzels offers franchisees the opportunity to operate a BEN’S SOFT PRETZELS Store, specializing in delicious soft pretzels, pretzel pockets, and a selection of other food items and soft drinks. Franchisees meticulously prepare…

Total Investment
$98K$241K
Franchise Fee
$7,500 to $25,000
Royalty Rate
6% of Gross Sales Gross Sales
Total Units
159
Franchising Since
2013

🌻About Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchise

Ben's Soft Pretzels offers franchisees the opportunity to operate a BEN’S SOFT PRETZELS Store, specializing in delicious soft pretzels, pretzel pockets, and a selection of other food items and soft drinks.

Franchisees meticulously prepare menu items according to proprietary recipes and serve them to specified standards, ensuring consistent quality across all locations.

The concept appeals to a broad customer base seeking high-quality, freshly made snack and quick-service food options.

💰Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchise Cost & Fees

Minimum Investment
$98K
Average Investment
$170K
Maximum Investment
$241K
Fee TypeAmountNotes
Initial Franchise Fee$7,500 to $25,000One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee6% of Gross Sales of gross salesOngoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund4% of Gross SalesNational brand fund
Total Investment Range$98,000$241,000Includes build-out, inventory, working capital

The investment range of $98K–$241K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (4% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.

📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)

ItemLowHigh
Travel and Living$1,000$10,000
Office Equipment and$500$1,000
Supplies Business Insurance$1,000$4,000
Initial Inventory$2,150$6,500
Live Large Initial$350$1,000
Security Deposit$1,600$12,000
s Rent$3,600$18,000
Leasehold Improvements$25,000$125,000
Equipment, including$27,500$65,000
Amount Method of When Due To Whom Payment Payment Is To Be Made Signage$1,000$10,000
Furniture and Fixtures$2,000$5,000
Business Licenses and$500$2,000
Permits Grand Opening$1,000$5,000
Additional Funds for First$20,000$40,000
terms Travel and Living$1,000$10,000
Office Equipment and$500$1,000
Supplies Business Insurance$2,500$4,000
Initial Inventory$1,650$4,000
Live Large Initial$350$1,000
including POS$12,000$65,000

🏦Financing (Item 10)

DetailInformation
Financing AvailableNo
DescriptionFranchisor does not offer financing.

📊Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchise Earnings — Item 19

Revenue Range
$50K$2.9M

Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.

Ben's Soft Pretzels Litigation & Risk Flags

Clean Litigation RecordBen's Soft Pretzels has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.

Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.

📈Ben's Soft Pretzels System Growth

Total Units
159
Franchised
82
Company-Owned
77

Ben's Soft Pretzels currently operates 82 franchised locations and 77 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.

Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchise — FAQ

The total investment to open a Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise ranges from $98,000 to $241,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $7,500 to $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Ben's Soft Pretzels charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 4% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Ben's Soft Pretzels to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise owners report . Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Ben's Soft Pretzels has been franchising since 2013. The FDD shows an investment range of $98,000-$241,000, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $7,500 to $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $98,000 to $241,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.

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Ben's Soft Pretzels
Total Investment
$98K$241K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$7,500 to $25,000
Royalty6% of Gross Sales
Marketing Fee4% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units159
Franchising Since2013
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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