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Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Cult US pretzel chain opening in Australia at the end of July
Popular US pretzel chain Auntie Anne's will open its first Australian franchise later this month in Western Sydney. The first Australian Auntie Anne's outlet will officially open its doors on July 26 inside Westfield Parramatta. Speaking to business partners Yu-Jin Lee and Johann Wong said bringing the chain to Australia was a dream in the making dating back to childhood. 'This has been a dream in the making for years,' Mr Lee said. 'We have always loved pretzels and one of our fondest childhood memories is going to the mall to grab an Auntie Anne's pretzel. 'It's a cherished experience for us and we hope to recreate and share that joy in Australia now too.' Mr Lee said customers can expect the full Auntie Anne's experience, with pretzel varieties including cinnamon sugar, sweet almond, and pepperoni cheese, along with sweet and savoury nugget bites with the dough mixed, hand-rolled and baked on site. 'Our pretzels are baked continuously throughout the day, so no matter when you stop by, you're getting them hot, fresh, and at their absolute best,' he said. 'There's a huge appetite for the brand already – we've seen the buzz online and the excitement is real.' The announcement sparked a chorus of Auntie Anne's fans to take to social media. 'If they open in Melbourne, I'll go broke, no joke," one fan wrote. Another said 'OMG, I manifested this.' Melbourne food blogger @nectoriouspapi told that the wave of American fast food brands entering Australia showed no signs of slowing down, but added they need to open in other cities, not just Sydney. 'It's really exciting to see US chains opening in Australia,' he said. 'Many of us have heard the hype, or if they're lucky tried the items on holiday, but to be able to eat these well-known brands on our own doorstep means it's now available to everyone. 'These brands are often names we've grown up watching in the movies, so it's a thrill to have the option to buy something we've never tried. The big test is really whether or not they stand the test of time.' Auntie Anne's started in Pennsylvania back in 1988 and now boasts more than 2000 stores around the world. There are reportedly plans to expand across Australia with the opening of five more stores if the Western Sydney store is profitable.
Edinburgh Live
07-07-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian shopping centre welcomes American pretzel company's first Scottish store
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Centre in Livingston has welcomed American pretzel company, Auntie Anne's, which is the only one in Scotland, bringing 10 new jobs to the area. To mark the occasion, a giant pretzel pulling ceremony was held and fans of the famous twisted delicacy waited over an hour before the launch for the chance at a freebie, reports The West Lothian Courier. Auntie Anne's, which is famous for its warm, freshly baked sweet or savoury pretzels, was founded by Anne Beiler and her husband Jonas in 1988 and started out at a Pennsylvania farmer's market. The business was first established to help support Jonas' dream of providing free family counselling services for their community, and 'giving-back' continues to be a priority for the business. It is now the world's largest hand-rolled, soft pretzel company, with over 2,000 stores in over 25 countries, including Hong Kong, Egypt and 44 in the UK. Pretzels available at their new branch, located next to schuh, include Original, Cinnamon, and Vanilla, with Stix and Nuggets sharing options. The savoury selection features Cheese & Jalapeño and Pepperoni flavours, along with a range of Jumbo Pretzel Dogs and the fan-favourite Mini Dogs - bite-sized pretzel-wrapped hot dogs. Drinks include fresh lemonades, slushies and coffees, and a range of Italian gelato is also available. Max Burton, Managing Director of Auntie Anne's UK & Ireland, said: 'The opening of our new branch at The Centre, Livingston marks Auntie Anne's exciting return to Scotland. 'This is part of a wider UK expansion strategy driven by strong performance and growing franchise interest, with Livingston being the perfect place to start.' Gary Anderson, Operations Manager at The Centre, Livingston, added: 'We are delighted to welcome Auntie Anne's to The Centre, Livingston and the creation of 10 new jobs to the local area. 'The grand opening has been a huge success, with visitors travelling far and wide to experience their world famous handcrafted and freshly baked pretzels.'
Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
The Centre, Livingston welcomes American pretzel company as latest arrival
Auntie Anne's, which is famous for its freshly baked, warm sweet and savoury pretzels, was founded by Anne Beiler and her husband Jonas in 1988 and started out at a Pennsylvania farmer's market. The Centre, Livingston welcomed its latest arrival, the American pretzel company, Auntie Anne's, which is the only one in Scotland, bringing 10 new jobs to the local area. Fans of the famous twisted delicacy, who started queuing for over an hour before the launch, were treated to free pretzels which were handed out for the first hour, following a giant pretzel-pulling ceremony to mark the opening. Auntie Anne's, which is famous for its freshly baked, warm sweet and savoury pretzels, was founded by Anne Beiler and her husband Jonas in 1988 and started out at a Pennsylvania farmer's market. It was originally established to help support Jonas' dream of providing free family counselling services for their community, with 'giving-back' continuing to be a priority for the business. It is now the world's largest hand-rolled, soft pretzel company, with over 2,000 stores in over 25 countries, including Hong Kong and Egypt and 44 in the UK. Pretzels available at their new branch, located next to schuh, include Original, Cinnamon, and Vanilla, with Stix and Nuggets sharing options. The savoury selection features Cheese & Jalapeño and Pepperoni flavours, along with a range of Jumbo Pretzel Dogs and the fan-favourite Mini Dogs - bite-sized pretzel-wrapped hot dogs. Drinks include fresh lemonades, slushies and coffees, and a range of Italian gelato is also available. Max Burton, Managing Director of Auntie Anne's UK & Ireland, said: 'The opening of our new branch at The Centre, Livingston marks Auntie Anne's exciting return to Scotland. 'This is part of a wider UK expansion strategy driven by strong performance and growing franchise interest, with Livingston being the perfect place to start.' Gary Anderson, Operations Manager at The Centre, Livingston, added: 'We are delighted to welcome Auntie Anne's to The Centre, Livingston and the creation of 10 new jobs to the local area. 'The grand opening has been a huge success, with visitors travelling far and wide to experience their world famous handcrafted and freshly baked pretzels.'
Edinburgh Reporter
07-07-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
New pretzel outlet creates ten new jobs
A new food outlet at Livingston Centre will create ten new jobs in the area. Auntie Anne's is an American pretzel company and opened their doors on Saturday to a queue of people waiting for free pretzels and to watch the giant pretzel pulling ceremony to mark the opening. Max Burton, Managing Director of Auntie Anne's UK & Ireland, said: 'The opening of our new branch at The Centre, Livingston marks Auntie Anne's exciting return to Scotland. 'This is part of a wider UK expansion strategy driven by strong performance and growing franchise interest, with Livingston being the perfect place to start.' Gary Anderson, Operations Manager at The Centre, Livingston, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Auntie Anne's to The Centre, Livingston and the creation of 10 new jobs to the local area. 'The grand opening was a huge success, with visitors travelling far and wide to experience their world famous handcrafted and freshly baked pretzels.' The company was founded in Pennsylvania at a farmer's market by Anne Beiler and her husband Jonas in 1988. It is now the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel company and has more than 2,000 stores in 25 countries. The Centre, Livingston. Launch of Scotlands only Auntie Anne's pretzel branch. Picture by Stuart Vance Like this: Like Related
Business Insider
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
We compared Auntie Anne's in the US and the UK
From exclusive items to portion sizes, we wanted to find all the differences between Auntie Anne's in the US and the UK. This is "Food Wars."
