Friday, October 26, 2012
Philly Pretzel Factory visits FOX43 Morning News
Earlier this month Philly Pretzel Factory paid FOX43 Morning News a visit to commemorate National Pretzel Month. The pretzels were a hit at the station, and left the crew wanting more! For more photos of the visit, head on over to FOX43's site.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Philly Pretzel featured in the Times Herald
Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in the Times Herald in an article titled, "Philly Soft Pretzel Factory to hold Pretzel Dog eating contest." The article discusses the eating contest in Plymouth, PA as well as Philly Pretzel's new menu items as well as its appearance on Undercover Boss. Click here for the full article, or begin reading below.
Philly Soft Pretzel Factory to hold Pretzel Dog eating contest
Think of it as Coney Island with a twist.
The Brooklyn beach resort that’s become synonymous with an annual 4th of July hot dog eating contest is getting a run for its money from the Philly Soft Pretzel Factory in Plymouth Meeting on Saturday.
As part of a fifth anniversary celebration, the store will hold a Pretzel Dog eating contest outside in front of the shop, 1001 E. Germantown Pike, between 1 and 2 p.m.
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Philly Soft Pretzel Factory to hold Pretzel Dog eating contest
The Brooklyn beach resort that’s become synonymous with an annual 4th of July hot dog eating contest is getting a run for its money from the Philly Soft Pretzel Factory in Plymouth Meeting on Saturday.
As part of a fifth anniversary celebration, the store will hold a Pretzel Dog eating contest outside in front of the shop, 1001 E. Germantown Pike, between 1 and 2 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Philly Pretzel featured in Ocean City Patch
Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured in the Ocean City Patch in an article titled, "Philly Pretzel Factory Opens on Ocean City Boardwalk." The article details the grand opening event which featured Mayor Jay Gillian, Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Gillian and Philly Pretzel Factory Co-Founder and CEO Dan DiZio. The article discusses the product offering at the new Ocean City location and also provides background information on the Moisos, Ocean City residents and long-time business owners. Click here for the entire article or begin below.
The Philly Pretzel Factory celebrates its grand opening at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, June 9) with a ribbon-cutting, a balloon artist, face-painting, coupon giveaways and soft pretzels hot out of the oven.
Mayor Jay Gillian, Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Gillian and Philly Pretzel Factory Co-Founder and CEO Dan DiZio — who was recently featured on the CBS hit television series "Undercover Boss" — will assist in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The new franchise is located in front of Gillian's Wonderland Pier at Sixth Street and Boardwalk — the first (or last) food outlet, depending on which way you're walking, on the downtown stretch of Boardwalk between Sixth and 14th streets. It takes the place of the former Bryn and Dane's, which served healthy fast foods.
The Pretzel Factory features soft pretzel twists, cinnamon-sugar pretzel twists, pretzel dogs (a Dietz and Watson frank wrapped in a pretzel), frozen lemonade, iced tea and Coca-Cola products.
By: Douglas Bergen
Mayor Jay Gillian, Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Gillian and Philly Pretzel Factory Co-Founder and CEO Dan DiZio — who was recently featured on the CBS hit television series "Undercover Boss" — will assist in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The new franchise is located in front of Gillian's Wonderland Pier at Sixth Street and Boardwalk — the first (or last) food outlet, depending on which way you're walking, on the downtown stretch of Boardwalk between Sixth and 14th streets. It takes the place of the former Bryn and Dane's, which served healthy fast foods.
The Pretzel Factory features soft pretzel twists, cinnamon-sugar pretzel twists, pretzel dogs (a Dietz and Watson frank wrapped in a pretzel), frozen lemonade, iced tea and Coca-Cola products.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Philly Pretzel visits The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Philly Pretzel Factory donated pretzels to Jameson's Army to distribute at The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Special thanks to the Philly Pretzel Factory of Bridgeville!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Philly Pretzel has 6th Annual Block Party
Philly Pretzel Factory held the 6th Annual Block Party in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia. Featuring the 5th Annual Pretzel Eating Contest, a dozen participated and over 100 were present to cheer them on! Visit our Facebook page for an extensive photo album!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Philly Pretzel Factory featured in the Central Penn Business Journal
Philly Pretzel Factory was recently featured CPBJ.com in an article titled, "Philly Pretzel Factory planning Central Pa. growth." The article discusses the success of Philly Pretzel referring to the franchise growth in 2007 and 2008 and how it plans on expanding with 10 new locations in 2012. Click here for the entire article or see below.
Philly Pretzel planning Central Pa. growth
By: Jason Scott
With locations already on the East and West shores as well as Lancaster, the popular Philly Pretzel Factory franchise could soon be adding stores in Central Pennsylvania.
“We could easily add a few more stores in the Harrisburg general area,” said President Marty Ferrill.
The pretzel maker has 119 stores — nearly 70 in Pennsylvania, including three in the midstate — and operates in eight states. The goal is 10 new locations in 2012, Ferrill said.
“It’s not like it was,” he said, referring to the franchise growth in 2007 and 2008 when the company added about 75 stores.
Founded in 1998, Philly Pretzel Factory has begun building smaller-scale factory locations to reflect changes in the marketplace and jumpstart expansion. The new-look locations are about 300 to 400 square feet and cost about $125,000 for franchise owners, Ferrill said.
The traditional factory locations are about 1,200 square feet and cost about $250,000, he said. Many are freestanding locations in strip mall shopping centers.
Philly Pretzel planning Central Pa. growth
By: Jason Scott
With locations already on the East and West shores as well as Lancaster, the popular Philly Pretzel Factory franchise could soon be adding stores in Central Pennsylvania.
“We could easily add a few more stores in the Harrisburg general area,” said President Marty Ferrill.
The pretzel maker has 119 stores — nearly 70 in Pennsylvania, including three in the midstate — and operates in eight states. The goal is 10 new locations in 2012, Ferrill said.
“It’s not like it was,” he said, referring to the franchise growth in 2007 and 2008 when the company added about 75 stores.
Founded in 1998, Philly Pretzel Factory has begun building smaller-scale factory locations to reflect changes in the marketplace and jumpstart expansion. The new-look locations are about 300 to 400 square feet and cost about $125,000 for franchise owners, Ferrill said.
The traditional factory locations are about 1,200 square feet and cost about $250,000, he said. Many are freestanding locations in strip mall shopping centers.
The kiosk model is designed for smaller mall spaces and entertainment venues. The company has opened locations at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in the Lehigh Valley and at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Philly Pretzel featured in Cecil Whig
Philly Pretzel was recently featured in the Cecil Whig in an article titled, "On the Job: Pretzel maker." The article focuses on Christopher Murrin’s experience with working with Philly Pretzel Factory. Christopher elaborated on how the pretzels are made fresh every day and he can make up to 1,000 pretzels in a day. Christopher also elaborated more on the job opportunity that Philly Pretzel Factory gave him when he was looking for employment. The interview was also videotaped and posted on Cecil Whig’s Youtube page. Click here for the entire article or see below.
One the Job: Pretzel maker
By: Josh Shannon
Christopher Murrin started working at the Philly Soft Pretzel Factory in Elkton just two months ago. He must have done something right, because in that short time, he has risen through the ranks and now serves as the store’s manager.
One the Job: Pretzel maker
By: Josh Shannon
Christopher Murrin started working at the Philly Soft Pretzel Factory in Elkton just two months ago. He must have done something right, because in that short time, he has risen through the ranks and now serves as the store’s manager.
Murrin, who says his favorite part of the job is twisting pretzels, makes an average of 1,000 pretzels – plus pretzel dogs, pretzel bites and pretzel-wrapped cheese steaks – each day.
How did you get your start?
How did you get your start?
I actually just came in as an employee. The past two months have been nothing but good opportunities. I came in and filled out an application just like anybody else would have because I just needed a job. Opportunities came from people leaving or being fired and things like that.
How did you train for the job?
I’ve had experience doing retail management for about five years. You just get taught when you come in the door and that’s it, basically. You train with somebody else who has been working here for a while.
What essential skills are required?
You need a little bit of restaurant experience. We do have bakers here, so a little bit of baking experience. But, basically, retail experience – dealing with customers and things like that.
How did you train for the job?
I’ve had experience doing retail management for about five years. You just get taught when you come in the door and that’s it, basically. You train with somebody else who has been working here for a while.
What essential skills are required?
You need a little bit of restaurant experience. We do have bakers here, so a little bit of baking experience. But, basically, retail experience – dealing with customers and things like that.
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