What is the initial franchise fee for a single Bens Soft Pretzels store?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This Addendum to the Franchise Agreement ("Addendum"), dated, | |
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| 20, is entered into between("Franchisee"), and Ben's Soft Pretzels | |
| Franchising Corporation ("Franchisor"). | |
| RECITALS | |
| A. | The parties have entered into three separate Franchise Agreements, all dated, |
| 200, relating to the development and operation of BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS store franchises | |
| in | |
| or | |
| around | |
| the | |
| following | |
| locations: | |
| (1) | |
| (the | |
| " | |
| Agreement"), | |
| (2) | |
| (the | |
| " | |
| Agreement"), | |
| (3) | |
| (the | |
| " Agreement"); | |
| B. | The parties desire to amend the Agreement in accordance |
| with the terms and conditions contained in this Addendum in order to reflect changes to | |
| the required opening date for the stores licensed under the Agreements referenced in (2) | |
| and (3) and the modified initial franchise fees for those stores/Agreements. | |
| AGREEMENT | |
| Franchisor and Franchisee agree that the Agreement | |
| is hereby modified, as follows: | |
| 1. | Subparagraphs 2.A and 2.B are deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: |
| A. Store. We grant to you the right and license to establish and operate a retail Store identified by the | |
| BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS Trademarks or such other marks as we may direct (the "Store"), at the location | |
| identified on the Data Sheet, which location must be designated within months from the date of this | |
| Agreement (the "Authorized Location"). When a location has been designated by you and approved by | |
| us, it will become part of this subparagraph 2.A as if originally stated. If a Store is not "under control" | |
| within months from the date of this Agreement (as defined in subparagraph 5.A), we may grant you an | |
| extension of time to locate a Store, or terminate this Agreement. You accept the license and undertake the | |
| obligation to operate the Store using the Trademarks and the System in compliance with the terms and | |
| conditions of this Agreement. | |
| B. Opening. You agree that the Store will be open and operating in accordance with the requirements of | |
| subparagraph 5.A within months from the date you open your Store, unless we authorize in writing | |
| an extension of time. | |
| 2. Subparagraph 9.A is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: | |
| A. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee. You must pay to us a nonrefundable Initial Franchise Fee of |
$30,000 for your first Store, $20,000 for y
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for the first store is $30,000. This fee is a lump sum payment that is due upon signing the Franchise Agreement.
The initial franchise fee grants the franchisee the right to operate a Bens Soft Pretzels store at a designated location, offering soft pretzels, pretzel pockets, and other food and drink items. The fee is earned by Bens Soft Pretzels upon receipt and is generally nonrefundable, compensating them for expenses and services rendered in granting the franchise rights.
Prospective franchisees should note that while the initial franchise fee is $30,000 for the first store, the total initial investment ranges from $122,200 to $344,500. This broader investment covers various costs, including travel, equipment, inventory, rent, leasehold improvements, signage, and additional operating funds. Franchisees should carefully review Item 7 of the FDD to understand the full scope of required expenditures.