Thursday, October 28, 2010

Philly Pretzel Factory Featured in York Daily Record

Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in the York Daily Record in an article entitled "Former state cop is now 'the pretzel guy' in Windsor Twp." The article features Greg Mitchell, the franchisee of the Windsor Township location. It focuses on his entrepreneurial story in which he was a police officer for 30 years before becoming a Philly Pretzel Factory franchisee. A portion of the article is included below and can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

Former state cop is now 'the pretzel guy' in Windsor Twp.
By Kevin Horan

During his 30 years with the Pennsylvania State Police, first in York and then in Harrisburg, Greg Mitchell noticed that many people feel apprehensive talking with a police officer.

Even his neighbors chose their words carefully around Mitchell, he said. If they discussed going out the previous night, they were quick to add, "I only had one drink." If they said they were speeding, they made sure to include, "it wasn't very fast."

Mitchell retired from the force in 2008 and entered a new line of work.
The apprehension that once marked his day-to-day interactions with the public, he said, is no more.

"Most people know me as 'the pretzel guy' now," he said.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Philly Pretzel Factory Featured in Egg Harbor Township

Philly Pretzel Factory was featured in the Current of Egg Harbor Township entitled “Breast Cancer Fundraiser with a Twist.” The reporter interviewed Eileen and Ed Diacovo about the breast cancer fundraising initiative where they are selling pretzel ribbons to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The article is accompanied by a photo of Eileen and Ed with ribbon-shaped pretzels. The Diacovo’s talked about their participation with Philly Pretzel Factory in this campaign for the past four years. This article will raise awareness of this campaign and drive traffic to their location! Check out the image below and click on it to read the full article on page 20.

Philly Pretzel Factory twists for the cure

The Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in the Appen Newspapers in an article entitled “Twist for the Cure.” In an effort during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Philly Pretzel Factory has partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation in efforts to help raise money for breast cancer research. This fundraiser is especially meaningful to local Milton franchisee, Jill Erhardt as she is a cancer survivor herself and understands the importance of the Susan G. Komen foundation. To support this cause, the Milton Philly Pretzel Factory will be donating 50% of the proceeds from the ribbon shaped pretzels to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in addition to giving guests a pink ribbon to place on their wall of fame. Jill also discusses that 99% of her business is making custom shaped pretzels such as falcon for the Falons game or a GT for Georgia Tech. Check out a portion of the story below or read the full article here.

Twist for the Cure
by Jonathan Copsey

October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, and the folks at Milton's Philly Pretzel Factory have taken the message to heart by baking ribbon-shaped pretzels and donating half of the sales of these pretzels to cancer research.

Jill Erhardt is one of the owners of the Milton location and is also a cancer survivor, so helping the cause is an important one for her.

"I've been cancer-free for 11 years now," said Erhardt. "It's very important for me to make people aware to do all the things you need to do to stay healthy."

Whether it's eating a fat-free pretzel from the PPF or leading a healthy lifestyle, Erhardt wants to help the cause, however possible. So her shop will be making pretzels in the shape of the pink breast cancer ribbon throughout the month.

"Ninety-nine percent of our Business is making custom shapes," said Erhardt. "Whether the ribbon or the 'GT' for Georgia Tech games or a falcon for the Falcons game, we make all sorts." (Read More)

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Philly Pretzel Factory Featured in the Island Packet

To raise awareness for breast cancer awareness month, Philly Pretzel Factory of Bluffton led by local entrepreneurs, Lou Sist and Nick Frunzi, has teamed up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money for a great cause. Throughout the month of October, Philly Pretzel Factory will be twisting ribbon shaped pretzels and selling them for $1.00 and 50% of the proceeds will be going toward breast cancer research. This is a great way to awareness for the philanthropic initiative in October and will let consumers know that they can buy pretzel ribbons and some of the proceeds will be donated back to the Foundation. Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in an article in The Island Packet. You can view the article in its entirety here.

Pretzel company marks breast cancer awareness month with a twist

Philly Pretzel Factory in Bluffton is selling pretzels shaped as ribbons this month to mark breast cancer awareness month.

The eatery at 50 Burnt Church Road, owned by Lou Sist and Nick Frunzi, will donate half the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fund breast cancer research.

Customers who buy a pretzel ribbon will receive a paper pink ribbon to sign and place on the eatery's "Wall of Fame."

October also is national pretzel month.

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Philly Pretzel Facotry Featured in Gloucester County Times




The Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in the Gloucester County Times in an article entitled “Philly Pretzel Factory joins fight against breast cancer.” In an effort during both National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Pretzel Month, Philly Pretzel Factory has partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation in efforts to help raise money for breast cancer research. In Gloucester County, this effort is being led by local franchisee, Jay Inglehearn, who is delighted by the partnership for the month of October. Jay lets residents of the area know, that at his specific location in Williamstown, they will be donating 100% of the proceeds from the ribbon shaped pretzels to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in addition to giving guests a pink ribbon to place on their wall of fame. This partnership last year raised over $11,000 for The Foundation and has goals exceeding $20,000 this year. This is an opportunity for Williamstown residents to become part of a national campaign by contributing to a great cause. You can read the full article here.

Philly Pretzel Factory joins fight against breast cancer
By Kelly Roncace


The recent rise in unemployment has left many people out of work without health insurance.

While not being insured can be devastating to anyone, women battling breast cancer can suffer severe setbacks if they are unable to receive the medical attention they need.

In an effort to help breast cancer patients in the community, the Philly Pretzel Factory corporation reached out to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Philadelphia chapter last year.

“The company touches so many families in the community, some who may not even know about the Susan G. Komen foundation,” said Elaine Grobman, executive director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Philadelphia affiliate. “They were worried about women in the community and wanted to help those who are battling cancer.”

Jay Inglehearn, manager of the Philly Pretzel Factory in Williamstown said the Pretzel Factory will be selling breast cancer ribbon-shaped pretzels for $1 during the month of October.

“The Philly Pretzel Factory of Williamstown is donating 100 percent of all pretzel ribbon proceeds to the foundation,” Inglehearn said.

Each ribbon pretzel purchased also comes with a pink paper ribbon that will bear the name or a message from the contributor, and hang in the store, he said.

“This is the second year we’ve partnered with the Pretzel Factory,” Grobman said. “Last year they raised $20,000 and they are hoping to raise even more this year.”

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Monday, October 18, 2010

Philly Pretzel Facotry Featured in Patriot-News

The Patriot News has just published an article called “Philly Pretzel Factory to open in Susquehanna Township.” The article announces the opening of Philly Pretzel Factory’s newest location in Susquehanna Township, which is set to open mid month. It describes the popularity of the nearby store on the West Shore as the reason why the new owners are opening up on the East Shore. Check out the full article here.

Philly Pretzel Factory to open in Susquehanna Township
By Sue Gleiter

The Philly Pretzel Factory draws big crowds at its Hampden Twp. store for the traditional Philadelphia-style pretzels. Now, those living on the East Shore won’t have to drive so far for a pretzel fix.

One is scheduled to open mid-month at 530 N. Progress Ave. in Susquehanna Twp. near the CVS.

Owners are Steve McDaniel, a retired Pennsylvania State Police major and commander, and John Brumbaugh, a Realtor with Long & Foster Realtors. The pair decided to open the franchise after witnessing the popularity of the West Shore shop.

The first Pretzel Factory opened in 1998 in Mayfair, Philadelphia, under the guise everyone would find hot fresh pretzels waiting for them when they walked through the doors. Today there are more than 100 stores along the Eastern Seaboard.

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Philly Pretzel Factory Featured in The Phoenix

The Philly Pretzel Factory was featured in The Phoenix over the weekend in a special Pink edition of the newspaper in an article entitled “Philly Pretzel Factory ‘twists’ for a cure,” The article discusses the Phoenixville location of the Philly Pretzel Factory, ran by Jim and Julie Powers who have been actively participating in this fundraiser for four years now, getting especially involved the last two years since the whole brand has decided to partner with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Julie holds this annual fundraiser close to heart, as her sister-in-law is a 7 year survivor against the breast cancer fight. The special ribbon shaped pretzels are being sold for $1.00 each and 50% of the proceeds are going back to The Foundation. A portion of the article is included below and it can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

Philly Pretzel Factory "twists" for a cure
By Lean Pettit

To help celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Phoenixville's Philly Pretzel Factory will be selling ribbon shaped pretzels and donating half the profits to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Philly Pretzel Factory has been running the breast cancer fundraiser for two years, but Jim and Julie Powers, owners of the Phoenixville location, as well as a location in West Chester, have been doing a breast cancer awareness fundraiser for four years.

Julie said, breast cancer has touched their family her sister-in-law is a seven year survivor.

The pretzel ribbons are sold for $1 and 50 percent gets donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They are also selling pink ribbon paper, 100 percent of the profits of the sale from the paper ribbons gets donated.

At the end of the month, all the franchises combine the money and one large check gets donated.

Last year during the breast cancer awareness fundraiser, Philly Pretzel Factory raised $11,000. This year's goal is $20,000.

"Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers today and we feel a profound sense of responsibility to support causes that are so close to our franchisee's and staff's hearts," said Dan DiZio, CEO and Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory. "To us, there's a reason why National Pretzel Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month are the same month."

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Friday, October 15, 2010

Philly Pretzel Factory Featured in The News Journal

Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in an article in The News Journal entitled, “Businesses Using Pink Link to Connect with Community.” The article discusses the ways that business owners in the local community have gotten involved to support this great cause and how it is a great way to get involved in the community. Megan Burke of Philly Pretzel Factory discusses her own personal experiences with breast cancer and how it is such an important issue to support. The article explains that Philly Pretzel Factory will be selling ribbon-shaped pretzels for the month of October. This story delves into the importance of businesses supporting these types of causes. A portion of the article is included below and it can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

Businesses using pink link to connect with community
By Eric Ruth

... It's also a personal issue for Megan Burke, owner of the Philly Pretzel Factory franchise on Naamans Road. She has had a grandmother and aunt diagnosed with the disease, something that enhances the meaning of the "pink ribbon" pretzels her store offers in October. It's an issue that she and her employees face even on the job, she said.

"We have one customer who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year," she said. "During her treatment, we would see her with hair, without hair, with her bandanna."

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Philly Pretzel Factory Featured in Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal recently featured Philly Pretzel Factory franchisee Mark Cooper. Cooper discusses with WSJ reporter Julie Bennett how strategies he picked up in corporate America have helped him achieve success as a franchise owner and operator. Cooper and his wife Karen left the corporate world to get out of the daily grind and take their expertise and apply it to their own business. Karen is responsible for recruiting, training and managing employees while Mark takes the lead on selling pretzels to key decision makers. Below is a PDF of the article.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Philly Pretzel Factory's Twisting for a Cure Featured in the Virginia Gazette

Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in an article in the Virginia Gazette entitled, “Pretzels Raise Awareness, Money for Breast Cancer Research." October is not only national pretzel month, but it is also breast cancer awareness month, so all of the Philly Pretzel Factory locations throughout the franchising system have teamed up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money for a great cause. Last year during their breast cancer awareness month campaign, Philly Pretzel Factory's more than 100 stores raised over $11,000. The goal is to be able to donate at least $20,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation this year. This is a great way to awareness for the philanthropic initiative in October and will let consumers know that they can buy pretzel ribbons and some of the proceeds will be donated back to the Foundation. Below is a portion of the article and the article can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

Pretzels raise awareness, money for breast cancer research

During October, Philly Pretzel Factory on Monticello Avenue will sell pretzels shaped as ribbons to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Half of the proceeds from the pretzel ribbons will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fund breast cancer research. Once a customer buys a signature pretzel ribbon, that customer will receive a paper pink ribbon which they will sign and place on Philly Pretzel Factory’s “Wall of Fame.”

Last year during their breast cancer awareness month campaign, Philly Pretzel Factory's more than 100 stores raised over $11,000. The goal is to be able to donate at least $20,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation this year.

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Monday, October 11, 2010

Philly Pretzel Factory's Twisting for a Cure Featured in Edison Sentinel

Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in an article in the Edison Sentinel entitled, "Pretzel Factory twisting for a cure." October is not only national pretzel month, but it is also breast cancer awareness month, so all of the Philly Pretzel Factory locations throughout the franchising system have teamed up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money for a great cause. Throughout the month of October, the Philly Pretzel Factory locations will be twisting ribbon shaped pretzels and selling them for $1.00 and 50% of the proceeds will be going toward breast cancer research. This is a great way to awareness for the philanthropic initiative in October and will let consumers know that they can buy pretzel ribbons and some of the proceeds will be donated back to the Foundation.

Pretzel Factory twisting for a cure

EDISON — October is an important month for the Philly Pretzel Factory. Not only is it National Pretzel Month, but it is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Rohi Batra, owner of the Philly Pretzel Factory of Edison at 960 Amboy Ave., is committed to twisting for a cure. Throughout the month, the shop will sell pretzels shaped as ribbons to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer awareness. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the pretzel ribbons will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fund breast cancer research. Once a customer buys a signature pretzel ribbon, he or she will receive a paper pink ribbon to be signed and placed on the Philly Pretzel Factory’s Wall of Fame.

During last October’s campaign, the Philly Pretzel Factory raised over $11,000. Its goal is to be able to donate at least $20,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation this year.

“Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers today, and we feel a profound sense of responsibility to support causes that are so close to our franchisees’ and staffs’ hearts,” said Dan DiZio, CEO and founder of the Philly Pretzel Factory. “To us, there’s a reason why National Pretzel Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month are the same month.”

DiZio teamed up with college buddy Len Lehman in 1998 to create the first blueprint of the Philly Pretzel Factory. The brand has grown from a single location in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia to more than 100 franchises.

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Philly Pretzel Factory's Twisting for a Cure Featured in Mooresville Tribune

The Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in the Mooresville Tribune in an article entitled, “Sales of special pretzels will help fight breast cancer.” October is not only national pretzel month, but it is also breast cancer awareness month, so all of the Philly Pretzel Factory locations throughout the franchising system have teamed up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money for a great cause. Throughout the month of October, the Philly Pretzel Factory locations will be twisting ribbon shaped pretzels and selling them for $1.00 and 50% of the proceeds will be going toward breast cancer research. A portion of the article is included below and the article can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

Sales of special pretzels will help fight breast cancer
By Megan Sprague

Customers at the Philly Pretzel Factory in Mooresville can help battle breast cancer when they buy specially-shaped pretzels this month.

The Pretzel Factory, located at 591 River Highway, has teamed with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the second year in a row to bake ribbon-shaped pretzels for $1 each.

Fifty cents from each purchase will be going to the foundation, and everyone who purchases the ribbon-shaped pretzel will have their name put on a certificate to be displayed in the store.

“We got a great response last year, and it’s very heart-warming to see everyone take part in this,” said owner Gary Heck. “When we opened about two and half years ago, we did our own fundraising for breast cancer, but now the corporation has gotten in on it, and I’m glad to see it’s spreading.”

“I’m glad there are communities out there who care enough to make sure women in their area are receiving awareness, detection and treatment,” said Elaine Grobman, executive director of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Philadelphia affiliate.

“Especially in this economy, there are women who need our help and you can touch so many lives simply by purchasing a pretzel. Every $100 buys a mammogram, so please step up and help moms, sisters and daughters in your community.”

The store and its employees will also be decked out with pink ribbons, posters and balloons. Over all, $11,000 was raised franchise-wide last year and this year, the goal is $20,000.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Philly Pretzel Factory's Twisting for a Cure Featured in Phoenixville Times

The Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in the Phoenixville Times in an article entitled, “Pottstown Pretzel Locations Twisting for a Cure.” October is not only national pretzel month, but it is also breast cancer awareness month and all of the Philly Pretzel Factory locations throughout the franchising system have teamed up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money for a great cause. Throughout the month of October, the Philly Pretzel Factory locations will be twisting ribbon shaped pretzels and selling them for $1.00 and 50% of the proceeds will be going toward breast cancer research. A portion of the article is included below and the article can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

Pottstown Pretzel Locations Twisting for a Cure

October is an important month for Philly Pretzel Factory in Pottstown. Not only is it national pretzel month, but it is also breast cancer awareness month and local owner Dave Hurlock is committed to twisting for a cure.

During the entire month, Philly Pretzel Factory will sell pretzels shaped as ribbons to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer awareness. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the pretzel ribbons will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fund breast cancer research. Once a customer buys a signature pretzel ribbon, that customer will receive a paper pink ribbon which they will sign and place on Philly Pretzel Factory’s “Wall of Fame.”

Last year during their breast cancer awareness month campaign, Philly Pretzel Factory raised over $11,000. The goal is to be able to donate at least $20,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation this year.

“Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers today and we feel a profound sense of responsibility to support causes that are so close to our franchisee’s and staff’s hearts,” said Dan DiZio, CEO and Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory. “To us, there’s a reason why National Pretzel Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month are the same month.”

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