What is an Auntie Annes Full Shop?
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 specific format for an Auntie Anne's franchise. It involves operating a shop that produces and sells the complete Auntie Anne's product line, which may also include alcoholic beverages. These shops are typically situated in various locations such as malls, travel plazas, airports, outlet centers, casinos, strip centers, storefronts, and train stations, among other retail environments.
For prospective franchisees, understanding the Full Shop model is crucial as it represents the standard Auntie Anne's outlet. Unlike a Concession Shop, which is a temporary stand or mobile unit offered only to existing franchisees, the Full Shop is a comprehensive retail operation. The FDD specifies that franchisees operating a Full Shop will sign the standard Auntie Anne's Franchise Agreement, indicating a commitment to a more extensive and permanent business setup.
Additionally, Auntie Anne's offers co-branded shop options with Cinnabon and Jamba. These co-branded shops are also considered Full Shops, where Auntie Anne's products are sold alongside products from the co-branding partner. However, operating a co-branded shop requires separate franchise agreements with both Auntie Anne's and the co-branding partner, adding complexity to the initial investment and operational requirements.
Therefore, when considering an Auntie Anne's franchise, it's important to understand the differences between the Full Shop, Concession Shop, and Co-Branded Shop models. The Full Shop represents the traditional Auntie Anne's franchise, offering a wide range of products in a fixed retail location, and is the most common entry point for new franchisees.