Question 1

How many Wetzel's Pretzels franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Wetzel's Pretzels currently has 425 total units, including 389 franchised locations and 36 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Wetzel's Pretzels franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Wetzel's Pretzels has experienced positive net growth of +9.8% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +5.7%.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Wetzel's 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 Wetzel's Pretzels franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Wetzel's Pretzels had 49 units opened and 5 units closed.