Question 1

How many Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Ben's Soft Pretzels currently has 85 total units, including 78 franchised locations and 7 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Ben's Soft Pretzels has experienced positive net growth of +4.9% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +1.2%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Ben's Soft Pretzels?

Accepted Answer

Ben's Soft Pretzels has a franchise ratio of 92%, meaning 92% of all units are franchisee-owned. This is a heavily franchised system.

Question 4

How many Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Ben's Soft Pretzels had 13 units opened and 8 units closed.