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The real numbers on owning a Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise
Food Service - Soft Pretzels · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$98,000–$344,500
Total fees
7.5% of sales
Outlets
85
Closure signals
3 ceased, 3 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Gross sales data for 2022-2024 operating stores (1+ year) by unit type and location. Franchisee-reported figures. Excludes seasonal baseball parks and mid-year openings.
How much does a Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $98,000–$344,500, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise owners make?
Gross sales data for 2022-2024 operating stores (1+ year) by unit type and location. Franchisee-reported figures. Excludes seasonal baseball parks and mid-year openings. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise failure rate?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ben's Soft Pretzels scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 34359-202506-03 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Ben's Soft Pretzels or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.