Philly Pretzel Factory
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Baked Goods: Pretzels
Own a Philly Pretzel Factory
Hand-twisted soft pretzels baked fresh daily make this snack franchise a community favorite.
Average Unit Volume$616,000from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units164from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Philly Pretzel Factory is a unique retail snack food and meal replacement franchise that blends retail, food, and B2B sales into one fun environment. As an owner, you operate a soft pretzel store serving fresh hand-twisted pretzels, specialty items like mini dogs and mini cheesesteaks, party trays, dips, and drinks. With a proven model that has earned recognition as the Best Soft Pretzel in Philadelphia and a spot in Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 500 Franchises, this is a brand customers already crave.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
This franchise blends retail, food, and B2B into one versatile model with multiple revenue streams. You receive personalized guidance from initial inquiry through opening day and beyond, including coaching on site selection and lease negotiations. Enjoy comprehensive training at Pretzel University, a dedicated on-site support team for your grand opening, and continued backing from a Franchise Business Consultant, Marketing, and Technology teams. With party trays and catering, the sales opportunities extend well beyond the storefront.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Average Unit Volume
$616,000
2026 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $430,000–$685,000
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Cash Required
- $60,000
- Net worth
- $200,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
New franchise owners receive in-depth classroom instruction and hands-on experience at the home office, highlighted by a full week of Pretzel University. When you launch your store, you get on-site training and a dedicated week of on-site support for your grand opening. After opening, you receive ongoing support from your Franchise Business Consultant, Marketing, and Technology teams, plus monthly system-wide calls and the annual PPF EXPO conference.
Ideal candidate
We are looking for a full-time owner and operator who will serve as the Pretzel Mayor of their town. If you have a passion for community engagement and great food, you are a great fit. No prior food service experience is required, as our training program equips you with everything you need. An approved General Manager may also be considered prior to awarding the franchise.