Head-to-Head Franchise Intelligence
Auntie Anne's vs Cinnabon
Commercial comparison of unit economics, FTC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 19 average unit volume (AUV), startup capital requirements, and store tech stacks.
Contender 1Rank #70
Auntie Anne's
Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
Pretzel Perfection
Parent Holding:GoTo Foods (Roark Capital)
Contender 2Rank #163
Cinnabon
Casual Dining Grill
Full-Service Hospitality & Bar
Parent Holding:GoTo Foods (Roark Capital)
Unit Economics & Financial Benchmarks
Verified against FTC FDD Item 19 and SEC Form 10-K regulatory disclosures.
| Metric | Auntie Anne's | Cinnabon | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median AUV (Annual Sales) | $4.63M | $4.18M | Auntie Anne's (+11%) |
| Active Store Locations | 1,247 | 1,338 | Cinnabon (Larger Fleet) |
| Initial Investment Range | $2.20M – $4.80M | $2.20M – $4.80M | Varies by site format |
| Min Liquid Capital Required | $750k | $750k | FDD Item 7 Requirement |
| Royalty Fee % | 4.5% | 4.5% | Equal |
| National Ad Fund % | 3.0% | 3.0% | Marketing Contribution |
| Annual Systemwide Sales | $5.80B | $5.60B | System Scale |
In-Store Tech Stack
Point-of-Sale Hardware/Software
Auntie Anne's:NCR Aloha / Toast
Cinnabon:Oracle MICROS Simphony
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Auntie Anne's:Countertop Display
Cinnabon:Micros KDS
Delivery Multi-Homing
DoorDash Marketplace Penetration
Auntie Anne's:0% (0 stores)
Cinnabon:0% (0 stores)
Uber Eats Marketplace Penetration
Auntie Anne's:0% (0 stores)
Cinnabon:0% (0 stores)
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