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Auntie Anne's FDD Analysis · 2026

Auntie Anne's Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Auntie Anne's franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Auntie Anne's franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$157K–$836K
System size
1,2471,236 franchised
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026analyzed Aug 17

§What changed — in 2025, Auntie Anne's opened 92 new locations and closed 38. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Auntie Anne's 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$157,795–$835,500
Item 7 · Traditional Full Shop.
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Reports the share of locations at or above the average.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
1,247 locations
In 2025, opened 92 new locations and closed 38.
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The recurring fees — royalty, brand fund, and the rest.
7% royalty · 2% ad fund
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The upfront fees due before opening.
$35,500 franchise fee
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Item 12
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Territory

Does not give you a protected area of your own.
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Auntie Anne's $157K–$836K sits against a median of $1,152,000 across the 17 fast food franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

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Auntie Anne's franchise agreement is a 20-year commitment — and the FDD spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

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  • What does it actually cost to open?
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  • How do their locations perform?
  • Do I get a protected territory?
  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a Auntie Anne's franchise?

Auntie Anne's 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $157,795 to $835,500 for a traditional Full Shop, including the $35,500 franchise fee. (Item 7.)

What are the ongoing fees for a Auntie Anne's franchise?

Auntie Anne's reports a royalty of 7%, plus a 2% ad-fund contribution (3% for streetside locations); the rest of the recurring fees are itemized in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

Does Auntie Anne's share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Auntie Anne's 2026 FDD reports the share of locations at or above the average. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace.

How many Auntie Anne's locations are there?

Auntie Anne's 2026 FDD reports 1,247 locations — 1,236 franchised and 11 company-owned (Item 20).

Drawn from Auntie Anne's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · last updated August 17, 2026.

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