Pretzelmaker Franchise News

Customers will have the Opportunity to Sample the new flavors in stores Saturday, May 12th from 2:00-5:00 pm
ATLANTA, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker®, home of the world's best soft pretzel, announced today that their popular Pretzel Bites are now available in a variety of delicious flavors, a tasty treat for any Pretzelmaker® fan and an easy way to share the fun with friends. Adding to their current offerings, Pretzel Bites will now be available in additional hit flavors to include:

New BBQ Chipotle
New Sundried Tomato Basil
Cinnamon Sugar
Garlic Ranch
Parmesan

To celebrate the launch of the new Flavored Pretzel Bites, Pretzelmaker® will be allowing customers to Trick Up Their Bites by taste testing two of the new flavors, Sundried Tomato Basil and BBQ Chipotle, on Saturday, May 12th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, in participating locations nationwide...

ATLANTA, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker® announced today that it is, once again, giving away free pretzels on the official National Pretzel Day holiday. On April 26th, customers are invited to visit their local Pretzelmaker®, sing a snippet from a song of their choice or, for the first time, show off their latest dances moves and receive a FREE soft pretzel (standard salted or unsalted) while supplies last. Patrons who prefer not to sing or dance... have no fear - you can simply say "National Pretzel Day" to receive their free pretzel. Pretzelmaker® is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.
Television star and winner of The Glee Project, Damian McGinty, will be on hand to support Pretzelmaker® through a variety of activities, including promoting the day's celebrations through a nationwide radio media tour on April 26th...

Company Launches Facebook® Snack Attack! Deals for Fans
ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker announced today that it has created a new combination featuring the hunger-stopping Mini Pretzel Dogs. The combination is being introduced during Pretzelmaker's Stop Your Growl With a Bite celebration and includes a 12-piece order of Mini Pretzel Dogs as well as a regular beverage. Pretzelmaker is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.
To help launch the new combination, Pretzelmaker is rolling out a series of Snack Attack! deals exclusively for fans of the brand on Facebook® (www.facebook.com/pretzelmaker). Launching in late January, fans will be able to visit the fan page to receive a variety of special offers, including deals on the Mini Pretzel Dogs...

Grand Prize Winner to Receive Free Pretzels for a Year
ATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker announced today that it has launched an exciting new online sweepstakes just in time for the holidays : the TWISTED 20 Giveaway. Beginning December 5th and continuing through December 23rd, Pretzelmaker will select one winner each day to receive 20 free pretzels. On December 24th, one lucky winner will receive a YEAR of free pretzels. Contestants can enter to win at the brand's Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/pretzelmaker) or by texting "Pretzelmaker" to 82257.
The TWISTED 20 Giveaway comes as the Pretzelmaker brand marks 20 years of satisfying snacking with freshly baked soft pretzels and innovative pretzel products. Pretzelmaker is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group...

Combination Includes Large Pretzel Bites, Large Beverage and Two Dipping Sauces
ATLANTA, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker announced today that it has created a new combination highlighting Pretzel Bites – the brand's signature bite-sized salted pretzel snack. The new combination, which includes a large order of Pretzel Bites, a large beverage and a choice of two dipping sauces, is being rolled out during the brand's Live Large! celebration. Pretzelmaker is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.
"Since inventing our Pretzel Bites in the late 1990s, they have rapidly become a customer favorite," said Julie-Ann Reid, Pretzelmaker brand director for GFG Management, LLC. "Our large Pretzel Bites satisfies even the most colossal of appetites and this combination allows our customers to tailor it to their tastes with a wide selection of beverages and dipping sauces...

Company Invites Customers with October Birthdays to Join the Party on October 20th
ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker, the second largest soft pretzel concept in the United States, announced today that it is marking 20 years of freshly baked soft pretzels and innovative pretzel products by hosting a special Birthday Bites celebration* at participating stores across the country. All day on October 20th, the company will treat customers who share the brand's birthday month of October to a FREE order of Birthday Bites – the company's signature bite-sized salted pretzel snack.
To receive their Birthday Bites, all customers need to do is present a form of printed ID, such as a driver's license, birth certificate or school ID, which includes their name and birth date...

Buy One Original Soft Pretzel, Get One FREE Throughout September
ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker is making going back to school a little easier for customers this fall with a delicious new promotion - Twisted Tuesdays. Every Tuesday in September, beginning September 13, customers who buy a pretzel (with or without salt) from Pretzelmaker can treat a friend for FREE!
The special Twisted Tuesday Buy One, Get One Free offer* is valid at participating Pretzelmaker locations in select markets across the country. For a full list of participating stores, visit www.TwistedTuesday.com. Pretzelmaker is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.
"We know that heading back to school can be exciting and stressful at the same time," said Julie-Ann Reid, Pretzelmaker brand director for GFG Management, LLC...

July 19, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - Pretzelmaker® / Pretzel Time® announced today the return of the popular Wildberry Lemonade flavor as part of their "Wild & Twisted" summer combo celebration. The combo, available for a limited time, includes a Wildberry Lemonade beverage, a soft pretzel (with or without salt) and choice of several dipping sauces. The celebration is supported by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc.

Wildberry Lemonade was rolled out in 2009 and is only available for a limited time throughout the summer. The flavor, offered alongside the company's original lemonade, is a refreshing seasonal blend of lemons, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and cherries...

Flavor Adds Real Golden Oreos® for the Perfect Sweet Treat ATLANTA, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker is offering customers a new way to cool off this summer with the introduction of the company's 24 Karat Cookie blended drink. The creamy new beverage, available for a limited time, features a smooth blend of real Golden Oreos® and is topped with whipped cream and crumbled Golden Oreos®. The new flavor is being rolled out at Pretzelmaker stores across the country as part of the "Totally Loaded" celebration.

24 Karat Cookie is available as an individual blended drink or can be paired with any pretzel flavor as a combo. The flavor joins Pretzelmaker's collection of existing blended drinks including Lemon Twist, Power Pomegranate, Mango Madness, Strawberry Bananza, Mocha Mania and Cool Cappuccino...

June 21, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - Pretzelmaker® / Pretzel Time® announced today the return of the popular Wildberry Lemonade flavor as part of their "Wild & Twisted" summer combo celebration. The combo, available for a limited time, includes a Wildberry Lemonade beverage, a soft pretzel (with or without salt) and choice of several dipping sauces. The celebration is supported by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc.

Wildberry Lemonade was rolled out in 2009 and is only available for a limited time throughout the summer. The flavor, offered alongside the company's original lemonade, is a refreshing seasonal blend of lemons, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and cherries...

Product Available for a Limited Time During "New Dog, New Kick" Celebration ATLANTA, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker announced today that the company has introduced a HOT new dog as part of their national New Dog, New Kick celebration. The Jalapeno Pretzel Dog features a plump, 100% Angus beef hot dog wrapped in Pretzelmaker's signature soft pretzel dough and topped with diced jalapenos and zesty spices. The Jalapeno Pretzel Dog joins multiple other Pretzelmaker innovations, including the original Pretzel Dog and portable Mini Pretzel Dogs. Pretzelmaker is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.

If the introduction of the Jalapeno Pretzel Dog wasn't sizzling enough, Pretzelmaker is also rolling out their new Jalapeno Pretzel...

Pretzelmaker® Hosts Free Soft Pretzel Giveaway & Announces $30K Donation to The VH1 Save The Music Foundation March 25, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA – Pretzelmaker announced today that it is, once again, hosting its annual National Pretzel Day celebration on April 26th, 2011 at Pretzelmaker stores across the country*. Following tremendous success in 2010, the company has continued the popular "sing for your snack" theme for 2011. Pretzelmaker is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.

On April 26th, customers are invited to visit their local Pretzelmaker, sing a snippet from a song of their choice and receive a FREE soft pretzel (standard salted or unsalted) while supplies last...

Pretzelmaker® Hosts Free Soft Pretzel Giveaway & Announces $30K Donation to The VH1 Save The Music Foundation ATLANTA, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker announced today that it is, once again, hosting its annual National Pretzel Day celebration on April 26th, 2011 at Pretzelmaker stores across the country*. Following tremendous success in 2010, the company has continued the popular "sing for your snack" theme for 2011. Pretzelmaker is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.

On April 26th, customers are invited to visit their local Pretzelmaker, sing a snippet from a song of their choice and receive a FREE soft pretzel (standard salted or unsalted) while supplies last. Patrons who prefer not to sing won't go hungry – they can simply say "National Pretzel Day" to receive their free pretzel...

Nationwide "Cheer with a Twist" Video Contest Runs Through March 31 ATLANTA, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker announced today that the company has launched a compelling new contest for cheerleaders across the country. The "Cheer with a Twist" Video Contest is being hosted completely online and was developed to celebrate the brand's commitment to "freshness with a twist." Pretzelmaker is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.

To enter the contest, Pretzelmaker is asking cheer squads to submit a video, no longer than two minutes in length, of their squad executing an original cheer that incorporates the "Pretzelmaker" name and demonstrates a "twist" theme to the brand's Facebook® page at www...

ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker announced today that the company added a delicious new flavor to its extensive line of blended drinks – Lemon Twist. The new flavor offers customers a tart and refreshing zest of lemon in a cool, smooth blended drink and is being rolled out at Pretzelmaker stores nationwide as part of the 2011 "Bottoms Up! Flavor in Your Cup" celebration.

The new Lemon Twist flavor joins Pretzelmaker's existing line of blended drinks, which includes Power Pomegranate, Mango Madness, Mocha Mania and Cool Cappuccino.

"We're excited to continue to add to our line of outstanding specialty beverage options that not only pair well with our fresh baked pretzel snacks, but are also satisfying and flavorful enough to appeal to customers on their own," said Jenn Johnston, chief marketing & operations officer for GFG Management, LLC...

Company Creates Online Sweepstakes to Celebrate New "Chillin' with the Hotties" Combo ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker®/Pretzel Time® announced today that the company has created an exciting sweepstakes to celebrate the launch of their new "Chillin' with the Hotties" combo. The combo, available for a limited time, includes a cool, smooth blended drink (customers can choose between a variety of delicious flavors such as Power Pomegranate and Mango Madness) and an order of Pretzelmaker's signature hot Pretzel Bites.

To enter the Chillin' with the Hotties, Hollywood Sweepstakes, customers can simply post a photo of themselves enjoying the new combo on Pretzelmaker's Facebook® page at www.Facebook.com/Pretzelmaker...

September 20, 2010 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - Pretzelmaker® / Pretzel Time® announced today the return of the popular Wildberry Lemonade flavor as part of their "Wild & Twisted" summer combo celebration. The combo, available for a limited time, includes a Wildberry Lemonade beverage, a soft pretzel (with or without salt) and choice of several dipping sauces. The celebration is supported by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc.

Wildberry Lemonade was rolled out in 2009 and is only available for a limited time throughout the summer. The flavor, offered alongside the company's original lemonade, is a refreshing seasonal blend of lemons, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and cherries...

ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker®/Pretzel Time® announced today the return of the popular Wildberry Lemonade flavor as part of their "Wild & Twisted" summer combo celebration. The combo, available for a limited time, includes a Wildberry Lemonade beverage, a soft pretzel (with or without salt) and choice of several dipping sauces. The celebration is supported by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc.

Wildberry Lemonade was rolled out in 2009 and is only available for a limited time throughout the summer. The flavor, offered alongside the company's original lemonade, is a refreshing seasonal blend of lemons, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and cherries.

"We received an incredibly positive response to the Wildberry Lemonade flavor when it was first introduced," said Jenn Johnston, senior vice president of brand marketing for NexCen Franchise Management...

Company Highlights Bite-Sized Snack as Latest Product Innovation ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker®/Pretzel Time® announced today that the company has introduced Mini Pretzel Dogs, their newest pretzel creation. Mini Pretzel Dogs, miniature all-beef hot dogs wrapped in Pretzelmaker's original pretzel dough, are currently being featured in stores across the country. The new product rollout is supported by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc.

The new Mini Pretzel Dogs are offered in 6-piece and 12-piece servings and can be paired with any of Pretzelmaker's delicious dipping sauces and wide selection of beverages.

According to Michael Curtis, vice president and head of NexCen's Research & Development department, the company began developing the Mini Pretzel Dog after two of Pretzelmaker's other signature products, the Pretzel Dog and Pretzel Bites, were enthusiastically embraced by both customers and store owners...

Free Soft Pretzel Giveaway on April 26 ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ -- Pretzelmaker®/Pretzel Time® announced today that the company will once again host a National Pretzel Day celebration on April 26 at its 300 stores across the country*. This year the company is putting a new "twist" on the holiday by asking customers to "sing for your snack."

To mark this festive day, customers are encouraged to visit their local Pretzelmaker on National Pretzel Day, sing a snippet from a song of their choice and receive a FREE soft pretzel (with or without salt). Patrons who prefer not to sing won't go hungry – they can simply say "National Pretzel Day" to receive their free pretzel. The event is supported by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc...