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Auntie Anne's vs The Vitamin Shoppe

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Auntie Anne's and The Vitamin Shoppe are retail franchises. Auntie Anne's requires an investment of $158K – $836K while The Vitamin Shoppe requires $484K – $985K. In terms of revenue, The Vitamin Shoppe reports higher average unit revenue at $1.5M. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance. Auntie Anne's has SBA lending data on file with a 4.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Auntie Anne's A (Strongest tier) and The Vitamin Shoppe A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$158K – $836K
$484K – $985K
Franchise Fee
$36K
$40K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$792KOutlet subset
$1.5MCompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.7% (78 loans)
N/A
Total Units
1,247
671
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2021
FDD Year
2026
2024