What is considered a 'Full Shop' for an Auntie Annes franchise?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
This Disclosure Document describes a franchise for the following Shop formats (all of which are collectively referred to as Shops):
- A Full Shop is a Shop where you produce and sell a full range of Auntie Anne's products, which may include alcoholic beverages, from a space that will typically be located in malls, travel plazas, airports, outlet centers, casinos, strip centers, storefronts, train stations, and other retail locations.
If you will operate a Full Shop, you will sign the Auntie Anne's Franchise Agreement attached as Exhibit B to this Disclosure Document (the "Franchise Agreement").
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–24)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Anne's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Full Shop' is a standard Auntie Anne's location where a franchisee produces and sells the brand's complete menu. These shops are typically situated in high-traffic retail environments. These locations can include malls, travel plazas, airports, outlet centers, casinos, strip centers, storefronts, and train stations.
Prospective franchisees should note that operating a Full Shop requires signing the standard Auntie Anne's Franchise Agreement. This agreement outlines the obligations and responsibilities of both the franchisee and Auntie Anne's.
In addition to the standard 'Full Shop', Auntie Anne's also offers alternative franchise formats such as 'Concession Shops' and 'Co-Branded Shops'. A 'Concession Shop' is a smaller, temporary setup, while a 'Co-Branded Shop' combines Auntie Anne's products with those of another franchise like Cinnabon or Jamba. These alternative formats may have different requirements and agreements, so franchisees should carefully consider which format best suits their business goals and resources.