
At a Glance
About Auntie Anne's
Auntie Anne's is a franchise opportunity in the restaurant and food service sector. The quick-service and casual dining category remains one of the more active corners of franchising, and Auntie Anne's competes within it with a defined operating model.
Opening a Auntie Anne's franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $157,795–$835,500. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $35,500, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.
Auntie Anne's includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
You can access Auntie Anne's's current FDD through Franchat and weigh it against similar food service brands in the directory.
Financial Performance (Item 19)
The FDD discloses Fiscal Year 2025 average Net Sales by quartile for four categories of Auntie Anne's franchised Full Shops: Enclosed Mall Franchises (489 units, average $792,496, median $732,705, range $103,731-$2,939,851), Outlet Center Franchises (93 units, average $958,966), Airport Franchises (37 units, average $1,705,205), and Cinnabon Co-Branded Franchises (64 units, average $1,208,741). Figures are Net Sales only and do not reflect costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs needed to determine net income or profit; data excludes Concession Shops, most Co-Branded Franchises, aff
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