Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchise Review

Franchise Facts

Ben's Soft Pretzels is a restaurant offering fresh-baked, Amish-inspired gourmet pretzels.

How much does a Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise cost?

Ben's Soft Pretzels has a franchise fee of up to $30,000, with a total initial investment range of $117,300 to $332,000.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
  • Total Investment: $117,300 to $332,000
  • Working Capital: $20,000 to $40,000
  • Royalty Fee: 6%


How much does a Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise make?

As with any business, profits from a Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise depend on a variety of factors. Typically, profits are proportionate to the size of investment. Demand for your products, labor costs, commercial lease rates and a number of other variables also play a huge role in your bottom line. For system-specific data, unlock this franchise.

How many franchise locations do they have?

As of the 2017 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 57 franchised Ben's Soft Pretzels locations in the USA.

Are there any Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise opportunities near me?

Based on 2017 FDD data, Ben's Soft Pretzels has franchise locations in 7 states. The largest region is the Midwest with 42 franchise locations.



Last Reviewed: 2017

Ben's Soft Pretzels is a Franchise Grade Made The Grade™ franchise, which means it's ranked highly by our analysts!

Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchise Stats

Total Investment
$117,300 - $332,000
Franchise Fee
Franchise Agreement
Initial Term
7 Years
Renewal Term
7 Years
Franchisee Outlet Growth
Ongoing Fees
Ad Fees
# of Franchised Outlets

Additional Questions

Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 84 hours. This includes 39 hours of classroom training and 45 hours of on-the-job training. In their FDD they outline who’s in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.

Online 0
On-the-Job 45
Classroom 39
Total 84

Do they offer Territory Rights?

Ben's Soft Pretzels does NOT offer territory protections.

Do they provide Veteran or First Responder Discounts?

Yes, unlock to find out the amount of the discount.

When did they begin franchising?

They began franchising in 2013. The average Coffee, Bakery and Snacks franchise began franchising in 2007.

Do they offer financing support?

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