Requirement OverviewMr. Pretzel's® currently offers franchising opportunities for individuals and companies that adopt the strategy of multi-unit territory development. This business model enables our partners to build the brand in their territory as well as leverage marketing and purchasing capacity. We require 100% of the first-year development to be funded through allotted capital and, at a minimum, 30% of the next four years (development schedule is 5 years) to be accessible dedicated capital. We seek qualified franchise partners interested in multi-unit development in exclusive territories around the world. |
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U.S. Application Process
Step 1: Online Pre-Qualifier
The first step to purchasing your own Mr. Pretzel's® franchise is to complete the Mr. Pretzel's® Request for Consideration Form (RFC). This will provide us with the necessary information to evaluate your background and your capabilities to operate a Mr. Pretzel's® kiosk.
The first step to purchasing your own Mr. Pretzel's® franchise is to complete the Mr. Pretzel's® Request for Consideration Form (RFC). This will provide us with the necessary information to evaluate your background and your capabilities to operate a Mr. Pretzel's® kiosk.
Step 2: Business Plan
Should we move forward with your request, you will be required to submit a brief business plan for development. This should include market research on the territory and a detailed development proposal. You will work closely with the Mr. Pretzel's® Operations Consultant and the Area Development Manager in creating your proposal.
The Franchise Sales Executive for your area will collect your application and put together the complete review package for Mr. Pretzel's® Franchise Committee. Mr. Pretzel's® Franchise Committee will contact you once your Request for Consideration has been reviewed.
Should we move forward with your request, you will be required to submit a brief business plan for development. This should include market research on the territory and a detailed development proposal. You will work closely with the Mr. Pretzel's® Operations Consultant and the Area Development Manager in creating your proposal.
The Franchise Sales Executive for your area will collect your application and put together the complete review package for Mr. Pretzel's® Franchise Committee. Mr. Pretzel's® Franchise Committee will contact you once your Request for Consideration has been reviewed.
Step 3: Franchise Due Diligence
If, during the first face-to-face meeting or telephone conference with one of our sales directors, you are interested in continuing the process towards owning a Mr. Pretzel's® Franchise, you will be provided with our Franchise Disclosure Document, commonly referred to as the FDD. This is the time you should be conducting your due diligence on the Mr. Pretzel's® brand.
If, during the first face-to-face meeting or telephone conference with one of our sales directors, you are interested in continuing the process towards owning a Mr. Pretzel's® Franchise, you will be provided with our Franchise Disclosure Document, commonly referred to as the FDD. This is the time you should be conducting your due diligence on the Mr. Pretzel's® brand.
Step 4: Letter of Intent
After careful consideration and mutual due diligence, if there is continued interest on both sides in considering moving forward, Mr. Pretzel's® will submit a Letter of Intent to you which includes the fees as well as basic terms and conditions of the relationship. If approved, you will be invited to meet the executives of Mr. Pretzel's®, tour a store, and ultimately enter into a Development Agreement and remit the initial deposit.
Step 5: Signing the Franchise Agreement & Paying the Franchise Fee
If Mr. Pretzel's® Franchise Committee approves your application, you will be sent the Franchise and Development Agreements that you will be required to sign. Once we receive the signed agreements and all necessary documentation in our Atlanta office with the Franchise and Development Fees, we will countersign your agreements and return a countersigned copy to you.
Step 6: Welcome to the Mr. Pretzel's® Family!
Once we have countersigned your Development Agreement and paid your fees, you are now officially a Mr. Pretzel's® franchisee and our franchise services team will begin working directly with you to open your store as quickly and efficiently as possible.
After careful consideration and mutual due diligence, if there is continued interest on both sides in considering moving forward, Mr. Pretzel's® will submit a Letter of Intent to you which includes the fees as well as basic terms and conditions of the relationship. If approved, you will be invited to meet the executives of Mr. Pretzel's®, tour a store, and ultimately enter into a Development Agreement and remit the initial deposit.
Step 5: Signing the Franchise Agreement & Paying the Franchise Fee
If Mr. Pretzel's® Franchise Committee approves your application, you will be sent the Franchise and Development Agreements that you will be required to sign. Once we receive the signed agreements and all necessary documentation in our Atlanta office with the Franchise and Development Fees, we will countersign your agreements and return a countersigned copy to you.
Step 6: Welcome to the Mr. Pretzel's® Family!
Once we have countersigned your Development Agreement and paid your fees, you are now officially a Mr. Pretzel's® franchisee and our franchise services team will begin working directly with you to open your store as quickly and efficiently as possible.
World-Class Franchisee Support Services
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Pre-Opening and Operation Support
- Assistance with every phase of store development: from initial layout through ongoing operations.
- Your Mr. Pretzel's® Consultant will be your direct liaison to our staff at Mr. Pretzel's®’ Support Center.
- Expert guidance on store construction, grand opening, building sales, optimizing profits, training, marketing, ongoing research and development, and more.
- Advice and counsel on setting up your distribution systems
- Unique advantage of our purchasing programs for necessary equipment, furniture, fixtures, etc.
- Plans for smooth, consistent development and construction for every store.
- Assistance in the creation of a shoppe layout that optimizes your building requirements.
- Recommendations for decor and signage.
- Extensive Store Training Programs that include a Mr. Pretzel's® overview, store opening procedures, service training, and training for all levels of staff. We currently have full training centers located in Puerto Rico and London.
- Comprehensive Training Manual that covers all management and staff procedures – from opening to closing—plus information on financial reporting, accounting, inventory, and human resource management.
- A typical training lasts 15 days.
- Marketing strategy and guidance for successful implementation.
- Access to proven marketing and promotional materials, including point-of-purchase displays, merchandising displays, and any new materials we may create.
- Assistance with grand opening support, successful new product rollouts and other sales-building initiatives.
- New product ideas are continually explored and tested.
- After customer-testing and approval, new product are made available to our franchise partners.
Purchasing
Development
Comprehensive Training
Marketing
Research and Development Team
Real Estate Details
All leading shopping centres in the world
Cities with population in excess of 150,000
Quality demographic profile
High pedestrian flows
Visible stand alone kiosks or in line outlets
Shopping Centres and leisure centres
Property Profile
Leasehold opportunities and flexible terms negotiable
Mall kiosk locations to provide 100 to 500 sq ft (9.29m2 to 46.53m2)
Kiosks require the main services
Flexibility in shape and design of the kiosk or in line outlets