Pretzelmaker® Announces Latest Opening in Clear Lake, Iowa
Pretzelmaker, owned by FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT), has opened a new location in Clear Lake, Iowa. The store is operated by franchisee Mark Frandle, who now manages 11 locations. Founded in 1991, Pretzelmaker specializes in fresh-baked, hand-rolled Pretzel Bites with various dipping sauces and all-natural lemonade. The new location at 18 N 3rd Street operates daily, with extended hours Monday through Saturday. Pretzelmaker has grown to become the second-largest soft pretzel concept in the U.S. with over 280 locations worldwide.
Pretzelmaker, di proprietà di FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT), ha aperto una nuova sede a Clear Lake, Iowa. Il negozio è gestito dal franchisee Mark Frandle, che ora ammonte a 11 località. Fondata nel 1991, Pretzelmaker si specializza in Pretzel Bites freschi, lavorati a mano, accompagnati da vari salse e limonata 100% naturale. La nuova sede si trova in 18 N 3rd Street e opera tutti i giorni, con orari prolungati dal lunedì al sabato. Pretzelmaker è cresciuta fino a diventare il secondo concetto di pretzel morbidi più grande negli Stati Uniti, con oltre 280 sedi in tutto il mondo.
Pretzelmaker, propiedad de FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT), ha abierto una nueva ubicación en Clear Lake, Iowa. La tienda es operada por el franquiciado Mark Frandle, quien ahora gestiona 11 ubicaciones. Fundada en 1991, Pretzelmaker se especializa en Pretzel Bites recién horneados y hechos a mano, acompañados de diversas salsas y limonada 100% natural. La nueva ubicación en 18 N 3rd Street está abierta todos los días, con horarios ampliados de lunes a sábado. Pretzelmaker se ha convertido en el segundo concepto de pretzel blando más grande de EE. UU., con más de 280 ubicaciones en todo el mundo.
Pretzelmaker는 FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT)의 소유로 아이오와주 클리어 레이크에 새 지점을 열었습니다. 이 매장은 현재 11개 지점을 운영 중인 프랜차이즈 운영자 마크 프랜들에 의해 관리됩니다. 1991년에 설립된 Pretzelmaker는 다양한 딥 소스와 천연 레모네이드를 곁들인 신선하게 굽고 손으로 롤링 한 프레첼 바이트를 전문으로 합니다. 18 N 3rd Street에 위치한 새 매장은 매일 운영되며 월요일부터 토요일까지 연장된 시간으로 운영됩니다. Pretzelmaker는 전 세계에 280개 이상의 매장을 두고 있는 미국 내 두 번째로 큰 소프트 프레첼 개념으로 성장했습니다.
Pretzelmaker, appartenant à FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT), a ouvert un nouveau point de vente à Clear Lake, Iowa. Le magasin est géré par le franchisé Mark Frandle, qui administre maintenant 11 emplacements. Fondée en 1991, Pretzelmaker se spécialise dans des Pretzel Bites fraîchement cuits à la main, accompagnés de diverses sauces et de limonade entièrement naturelle. Le nouveau site, situé au 18 N 3rd Street, est ouvert tous les jours, avec des horaires prolongés du lundi au samedi. Pretzelmaker est devenu le deuxième concept de pretzel doux le plus grand des États-Unis, avec plus de 280 emplacements dans le monde.
Pretzelmaker, im Besitz von FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT), hat einen neuen Standort in Clear Lake, Iowa, eröffnet. Der Laden wird von dem Franchisenehmer Mark Frandle betrieben, der nun 11 Standorte verwaltet. Gegründet im Jahr 1991, spezialisiert sich Pretzelmaker auf frisch gebackene, handgerollte Pretzel Bites mit verschiedenen Dips und natürlicher Limonade. Der neue Standort in der 18 N 3rd Street ist täglich geöffnet, mit verlängerten Öffnungszeiten von Montag bis Samstag. Pretzelmaker hat sich zu dem zweitgrößten Soft-Pretzel-Konzept in den USA entwickelt, mit über 280 Standorten weltweit.
- Expansion of retail footprint with new store opening
- Experienced franchisee operating multiple locations (11 stores)
- Strong market position as second-largest soft pretzel concept in U.S.
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Insights
This store opening, while positive for FAT Brands' expansion, represents minimal material impact on the company's overall financial performance. With over 2,300 units worldwide, a single Pretzelmaker location in Clear Lake, Iowa adds only incrementally to revenue. The franchisee's expansion to their 11th location shows healthy operator confidence, but the small-town location and operating hours suggest modest revenue potential.
The Pretzelmaker brand, while showing steady growth as the second-largest soft pretzel concept in the U.S., remains a relatively small component of FAT Brands' diverse portfolio of 18 restaurant brands. This expansion aligns with normal business operations rather than representing a significant catalyst for stock movement.
Bite Sized Fun, Full Sized Flavor Continues March of Growth in Hawkeye State
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pretzelmaker, the innovator of soft Pretzel Bites owned by FAT Brands Inc., has opened its latest location in Clear Lake, IA. The new location, situated in a bustling vacation town, is sure to make the perfect stop for fresh-baked Pretzel Bites paired with ice-cold, refreshing lemonade.
“We are excited to continue our growth in Iowa, especially with a dedicated franchisee like Mark Frandle, who will now operate 11 locations with this latest opening,” said Allison Lauenstein, President of Pretzelmaker. “Our brand brings so much to joy to our guests, and it is even more meaningful that we can deliver our fresh-baked snacks to new fans with an experienced, committed operator like Mark.”
Since getting its start in 1991 as a single pretzel stand, fans have loved snacking on fresh-baked, hand-rolled Pretzel Bites, with a variety of sweet and savory dipping sauces to select from, and sipping on fresh-squeezed, all-natural lemonade.
The new Clear Lake Pretzelmaker is located at 18 N 3rd Street, Suite 100, Clear Lake, IA 50401 and is open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information on Pretzelmaker, visit www.pretzelmaker.com.
About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit www.fatbrands.com.
About Pretzelmaker®
Since its first stand opened in 1991, Pretzelmaker has been the home of Bite-Sized Fun and Full-Sized Flavor. Best known as the innovator of Pretzel Bites, fresh goes into Pretzelmaker’s entire philosophy - from hand-rolled snacks to all-natural lemonade. Whether swinging by to grab a to-go order or having a sit-down meal, Pretzelmaker is where joy gets made. Pretzelmaker has grown into the second-largest soft pretzel concept in the U.S., with over 280 locations worldwide, and continues to innovate with breakfast, late-night and standalone drive-thru concepts. For more information, visit www.pretzelmaker.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erin Mandzik, FAT Brands
emandzik@fatbrands.com
860-212-6509
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