Wetzel's Pretzels LLC

Founded in 1994, Wetzel's Pretzels provides assistance to customers with opening stores, businesses and franchises. The company s real estate department provides assistance in selecting sites for opening stores and negotiating the lease terms. In addition, Wetzel's Pretzels provides a two-week training program that includes information on the use of operations manuals and all areas important for the success as a franchise owner. The program includes training on equipment layout, inventory management, bookkeeping, equipment maintenance, marketing, quality control, payroll, personnel management and various store operations techniques. The company s operations representatives provide assistance in the preopening period with construction advice, sample plans and specifications for the layout and decoration. Wetzel's Pretzels is located in Pasadena, Calif.