Auntie Anne's Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Auntie Anne's franchise: $156K–$638K investment, 7% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$156K–$638K
Franchise Fee
$11K–$71K
Non-refundable
Royalty
7%
Net Sales
Ad Fund
3%
Net Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 3% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$763K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $763K, you'd pay approximately $53K/year in royalties alone, plus $23K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plan Review Fee | — |
| On-Site Construction Inspection Fee | — |
| POS System Administration Fee | $2K |
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