Wetzel's Pretzels News & Media

A masterclass in munchies: Why Kahala Brands is betting big on twist and scoop

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kahala Brands is pairing Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel’s Pretzels under one roof as a strategic co-branding initiative designed to reduce franchisee overhead…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens location inside West Palm Beach Walmart

June 12, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels is expanding its presence in Florida with a bakery inside the Walmart at 9990 Belvedere Rd. in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to a press…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens in California Walmart

April 10, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a new bakery inside the Porter Ranch Walmart at 19821 Rinaldi St. in Porter Ranch California, marking the brand's latest expansion…

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Wetzel’s Pretzels debuts 1st Walmart location in Tennessee

February 13, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a location in a Clarksville, Tennessee Walmart, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens in South Carolina Walmart

January 20, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a location in a Walmart in Summerville, South Carolina, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels continues expansion with Utah Walmart location

December 12, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened in a Walmart in American Fork, Utah. It's the fifth Wetzel's bakery in the state, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens inside Indiana Walmart

December 3, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its second bakery in the Merrillville, Indiana area. Located inside a Walmart, the brand is continuing its development in the…

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Wetzel's Pretzels rolls into Romeoville, Illinois Walmart

November 13, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its ninth bakery in the Chicago Metro Bakery. The store is located in the Walmart at 420 N. Weber Road, according to a press…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens Walmart bakery in Sacramento

November 4, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its 10th bakery in the Sacramento Metro area. This location is situated inside the Walmart at 6051 Florin Road, according to a…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens bakery in Lehigh Acres, Florida

October 14, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first bakery location. It is in the Fort Myers suburb of Lehigh Acres in Florida and located inside the Walmart store at 252…

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Wetzels Pretzels opens 1st bakery in Kentucky with Walmart partnership

August 22, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened Kentucky's first bakery in a Bowling Green Walmart, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels enters New Hampshire

August 12, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels will open a bakery in the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to a press release.

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Former Marine turns Wetzel's Pretzels into a mall powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tyler Dutton went from a teenage pretzel maker to a Marine and now a thriving Wetzel’s Pretzels franchise owner at the Mall of America, driven by years of hard…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Oxnard, California

July 7, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened in the lifestyle center, The Collection at RiverPark, on the westside of Los Angeles. Located in Oxnard, California, the shop…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Missouri Walmart

June 11, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first Missouri bakery in a Walmart, located in O'Fallon, Missouri, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Syracuse mall

May 16, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a location at the Destiny USA shopping mall in Syracuse, New York, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels expands Walmart partnership with Texas addition

May 13, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened the second Walmart bakery in the state of Texas. The bakery is located in Edinburg, Texas, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels to open in Miami Macy's

May 7, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels is opening a bakery at Macy's in the Dadeland Mall in Miami, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels enters Delaware

March 17, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels is opening a bakery in Dover, Delaware. The unit will be part of a co-branded location featuring a Cold Stone Creamery, according to a press…

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Wetzel’s Pretzels head of development: Snacking’s here to stay

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wetzel's Pretzels is experiencing record growth outside of malls, emphasizing high-traffic spots and food trucks. The brand is focusing on both domestic and…

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