Auntie Anne's facts for kids
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Auntie Anne's at King of Prussia mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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| Subsidiary of Focus Brands | |
| Industry | Food and beverage Pretzel Shop |
| Founded | 1988 Downingtown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Founder | Anne F. Beiler |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
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Number of locations
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Julie Younglove-Webb, Chief Brand Officer |
| Products | Pretzels, beverages, dip sauce |
| Revenue |  US$500 million (2020) |
| Parent | Focus Brands |
Auntie Anne's is a popular American company that sells delicious pretzels. It was started by Anne F. Beiler and her husband, Jonas, in 1988. Auntie Anne's is a franchised chain, which means many people own their own Auntie Anne's shops.
You can find Auntie Anne's shops in many places. These include shopping malls, airports, train stations, and even amusement parks. They sell warm pretzels, tasty dips, and refreshing drinks. You can even buy a mix to make their pretzels at home! Their slogan is "Pretzel Perfect."
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History of Auntie Anne's
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Auntie Anne's began as a small market stand in a farmer's market. This was in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, in 1988. Soon after, a second location opened in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Growing the Business
The company started letting other people open their own Auntie Anne's shops. This is called franchising. The first franchised store opened in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
By 1992, Auntie Anne's celebrated opening its 100th store! This store was located in the Granite Run Mall in Media, Pennsylvania. In 1995, the first Auntie Anne's opened in a train station. This was at Penn Station in New York City. That same year, the first international Auntie Anne's store opened in Jakarta, Indonesia.
New Headquarters and Ownership
In 2006, Auntie Anne's moved its main office. It moved from Gap, Pennsylvania, to downtown Lancaster. They bought an old post office building for their new headquarters.
In 2010, a company called Focus Brands bought Auntie Anne's. Focus Brands owns several other food companies.
Auntie Anne's Around the World
Auntie Anne's has grown a lot and now has over 600 locations outside the United States. You can find their shops in many countries across Europe, including the United Kingdom.
They also have stores in Asia, like Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea. In the Americas, you can find them in Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago.
Sometimes, the recipes are changed slightly for different countries. For example, in Malaysia, they change recipes to follow halal rules. This makes sure the food is suitable for everyone.
Helping the Community
Auntie Anne's cares about helping others. From 1999 to 2009, they worked with their shop owners to donate money. They gave over $4.5 million to children's hospitals through the Children's Miracle Network.
Since 2011, Auntie Anne's has also supported Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. This charity helps children who have cancer.
The company also partners with Food Donation Connection. This program connects Auntie Anne's stores with local groups that help feed hungry people. They donate extra pretzel products instead of throwing them away.
In 2013, Anne Beiler, the founder, appeared on a TV show called The Secret Millionaire. She pretended to be a volunteer at a food charity. Then, she surprised them by making a donation to help their work.
Images for kids
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Auntie Anne's at the Tanger Outlets shopping center in Savannah, Georgia
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Auntie Anne's at the Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Auntie Anne's at the New York State Thruway Angola Travel Plaza, Angola, New York
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Auntie Anne's food truck in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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Auntie Anne's at SM City Clark
See also
In Spanish: Auntie Anne's para niños
- List of food companies
