Pretzel Franchise News

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Fresh Dining Concepts Acquires 73 stores, Becoming Largest Focus Brands Franchisee in Snack Concepts Category

The franchisee group best known for its ownership and operations in all four Focus Brands® snacks concepts, has purchased 73 Auntie Anne’s locations from Double P Corporation.

March 1st, 2022

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June 1st, 2025

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Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens for Tourists and Commuters in Columbus Circle Turnstyle Underground Market

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is going underground in New York City with a new bakery at Columbus Circle’s Turnstyle Underground Market.

February 28th, 2022

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Pretzelmaker® Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 30 Cent Lemonade

Pretzelmaker, home of the Original Pretzel Bites, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a sweet deal, 30 cent lemonade.

February 17th, 2022

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Wetzel’s Pretzels and Macy’s South Coast Plaza Put a Tasty Twist on Fashionable Shopping

Macy’s South Coast Plaza customers will enjoy convenient, palate-pleasing snacks through innovative bakery kiosks.

February 2nd, 2022

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Wetzel’s Pretzels’ Handheld Happiness Puts Smiles on Faces of Shoppers at Two New Walmart Locations

Pretzel Bitz, Dips and Dogs are the first things on Walmart shoppers’ lists in Henderson, Nevada and Bakersfield, California.

January 26th, 2022

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Wetzel's Pretzels is Cruisin' into 2022 with Rose Parade® Debut

Pasadena-based brand Wetzel's Pretzels (Wetzel's) announced that it'll be cruisin' into 2022 with its inaugural float entry in the upcoming Rose Parade®.

December 3rd, 2021

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Wetzel’s Pretzels Named to Prestigious List of America’s Top Franchises

Known for inspiring handheld happiness with its mouth-watering, portable snacks, Wetzel’s has recently earned a spot as one of the top 400 franchise concepts in the country.

November 23rd, 2021

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Wetzel’s Pretzels Named to 2021 Top Multi-Unit Franchise List

Franchise Business Review (FBR) recently named Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) as a “Top Multi-Unit Franchise” for 2021.

November 18th, 2021

Auntie Anne's

Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Sign Co-Brand Development Agreement to Expand in New York City

Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon announced a deal with franchise group Fresh Dining Concepts to bring 10 co-branded Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon locations to the five New York City boroughs over the next four years.

November 5th, 2021

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Wetzel’s Pretzels Revs Up Snacking in Utah with Breakthrough Mobile Food Truck Brand Partnership

Wetzel’s Pretzel’s keeps rolling…and it’s not just the fresh pretzel dough, it’s the brand’s colorful collection of food trucks that’s motoring with impressive momentum.

October 26th, 2021