Auntie Anne's
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Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from Auntie Anne's's franchise disclosure document. This is not — it is measured off the open web, it is not verified by the franchisor, and it never affects the Factbook Score.
Research this brand properly
Every figure on this page comes from Auntie Anne's's own disclosure filings, source linked. Compare it against its category before any discovery call — and read the FDD with an attorney before signing anything.
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What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35,500 | $35,500 |
| Total initial investment | $157,795 | $835,500 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 16% of food and beverage franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (372 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? No
This brand's filing does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation. That's common — a large share of franchisors disclose nothing here — but it means you should ask for unit-level economics directly during discovery calls. Compare against food and beverage brands that do disclose one.
Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
As of 12/31/2024: 1,182 franchised shops in the US, 815 franchised shops internationally, 11 affiliate-owned shops (US), 0 company-owned -- a single as-of snapshot, not a multi-year opened/closed table.
Tell me when Auntie Anne's files something new
Franchisors refile every year, and fees, investment ranges and closure counts move between filings. We'll email you when this brand's figures change — nothing else, and never a sales sequence.
Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a Auntie Anne's franchise cost?
Auntie Anne's' most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $158K–$836K. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $35,500, and is included in that range.
What royalty does Auntie Anne's charge?
Auntie Anne's charges a continuing royalty of 7% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does Auntie Anne's disclose earnings (Item 19)?
No. Auntie Anne's makes no financial performance representation in its FDD. Item 19 is the only optional item under the FTC Franchise Rule, so omitting it is lawful and common — but it means the franchisor publishes no revenue or profit figures for its outlets, and any figure quoted elsewhere is not from the filing.
How many Auntie Anne's locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Auntie Anne's opened 184, closed 0, terminated 70 franchised outlets, ending the year with 2472. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
Does Auntie Anne's give a protected territory?
No. Auntie Anne's' Item 12 does not grant an exclusive or protected territory, which means the franchisor may place another outlet nearby.
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