Auntie Anne's

We're elated to share that Auntie Anne's was ranked 46 this year on the QSR 50, an annual ranking of limited-service restaurant companies by U.S. system-wide sales. "Auntie Anne’s earned $762 million in domestic system sales in 2023 and had an AUV of $769,000. It added 19 stores to its footprint in the U.S. and entered 2024 with 1,198 units, including 1,187 franchised locations and 11 company-owned locations." View the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eJhT5kfh

"'There are few scents more recognizable than the aroma of Auntie Anne’s,' Julie Younglove-Webb, the chief brand officer at Auntie Anne’s, shared in a statement provided to Food & Wine. 'Smell is a special and powerful sense. Over the years, fans have shared their memories and experiences that began with just a whiff of our pretzels. We’ve bottled that moment and can’t wait for fans to enjoy it in a whole new way.'" Read more about our NEW signature fragrance: https://lnkd.in/etEm4dfP

Happy National Auntie Day! 🥨 "...Auntie Anne's decided to settle this lighthearted issue once and for all. Is it 'Ahn-tee' or 'Ant-ee?' The iconic pretzel chain surveyed Americans and found that more than half say AHN-TEE! Interestingly though, the survey also found that even those who call their aunts AHN-TEE still refer to the brand as ANT-EE Anne's!" Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eE8zrqnZ

"Pretzel chain Auntie Anne’s made headlines in 2021 when it opened its first drive-thru alongside sister concept Jamba in Wiley, Texas. It already had plenty of co-branded locations with fellow GoTo Foods concepts Cinnabon and Carvel, but that store marked a major milestone in its journey outside of the food courts it has historically occupied. Three years after the Wiley store went online, GoTo Foods has opened over 20 co-branded Auntie Anne’s and Jamba locations, roughly half of which feature a drive-thru." Learn more about how we're twisting more than just pretzels: https://lnkd.in/gXamwBR7

"Scale happens to be one of GoTo Foods’ greatest strengths. More than 90 international franchisees attended the group’s conference in Las Vegas earlier this year—the most ever. They came from places like Japan, the Netherlands, Egypt, and Guatemala. As of mid-February, the company had about 2,000 international locations across 61 countries and territories, consisting of Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, and Seattle’s Best Coffee. The largest brands are Auntie Anne’s with 815 locations and Cinnabon with 915 shops. " Learn more about our commitment to opportunities outside the United States: https://lnkd.in/gwDUtay8

Along with Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and Auntie Anne's franchisee, Steve Craig, Auntie Anne’s is giving college graduates the fantastic opportunity to own their own franchise. The Center for Franchise Development and the Applied Entrepreneurial Program has been incredibly successful, with a success rate of over 90% since its launch, showing our dedication to caring for people.   This year, we're absolutely thrilled to have awarded a well-established Auntie Anne's franchise to Caleb Keling, an outstanding graduate from MWSU. Caleb's journey involved a rigorous mini-internship and a comprehensive business plan presentation, which truly showcased his suitability as a franchise owner. He's now joining a network of previous franchise recipients, who are more than willing to lend a hand to new entrepreneurs.   Over the past 15 years, MWSU has played a pivotal role in helping 25 franchisees establish 56 franchises across the United States, resulting in over $34 million in annual sales. The most recent two Auntie Anne's recipients have achieved remarkable success, nearly doubling their sales and expanding their entrepreneurial ventures. We're incredibly excited to support Caleb on what we're sure will be a successful entrepreneurial journey— a huge congratulations to Caleb!

"QSRs want foot traffic, and airports certainly provide that. In 2023, airlines carried nearly 751.4 million passengers, a post-pandemic record, on domestic flights across the U.S., according to Statistica. ... The performance of GoTo Foods stores in the busiest travel hubs speak volumes. Auntie Anne’s airport locations generated average net sales of $1,641,195 in 2023..." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDGEH4VS

"Co-branding brings together the best of two brands. At GoTo Foods, formerly Focus Brands, co-branding gives the company's QSR brands more exposure and offers franchisees growth and investment opportunities." Learn more below!

Just in time for summer, we're so thrilled to share that we have a new lineup of Watermelon Lemonade drinks to enjoy! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eAsMJUWY

We are so excited that our newest co-brand location with Cinnabon in South Sacramento is now open! https://lnkd.in/dJ8ei_cb