Headquarters picks the point of sale
The filing makes headquarters the decision point for a POS, not the owners.
Franchise agreement · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Quick service restaurant
Philly Pretzel Factory franchise
164 locations. Headquarters picks the POS, the card processor and the loyalty program.
Total investment
$184K to $685K
Item 7
Locations
164
Item 20
Average revenue
$617K
per location, 2025
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Initial fee
$40K
Item 5 · per location
Royalty
6%
Item 6 · full terms unconfirmed
Ad fund
2%
Item 6 · percentage component
Franchised
98%
Item 20 · 160 of 164
For vendors
What decides a sale into Philly Pretzel Factory
Suppliers come from an approved list
Owners buy from approved suppliers, and a new supplier needs headquarters' approval first.
Item 8 · 2026 filingMostly single-location owners
Every owner on record runs one location.
Item 20 · 2026 filingThe account brief
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- All 6 systems the filing namesWhich are required and which are only mentioned, with the clause text
- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
- The owner map19 owners by state
- 26 requirements the filing setsEach with the franchisor's own sentence
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Philly Pretzel Factory franchise questions
How much does a Philly Pretzel Factory franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $183,505 to $685,224, including a $40,000 initial fee.
How many Philly Pretzel Factory locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 164 locations, 160 of them franchised and 4 run by the company.
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