How does a Main Street Sweet Shoppe fundraiser work?

Your group profits when participants sell $2 Main Street Sweet Shoppe bags to their friends and family.

If you're a public school, you can order without paying upfront. A purchase order is a legally binding document between your group and us. Payment is due within 15 days of receipt of the product, giving you time to collect enough money to pay your bill. You then keep the rest as profit. We also accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. Or you can choose direct deposit. You must provide your bank routing and account numbers. We will send you a form via a secure, encrypted email to complete, sign, and return.

How much do pretzel rods sell for?

We suggest selling $2 Main Street Sweet Shoppe for $2 each.

Are pretzel rods individually wrapped?

Yes, we individually wrap all pretzel rods.

How long do pretzel rods stay fresh?

Peanut-free pretzel rods have a 9-month shelf life from the production date. To maintain freshness, pretzel rods should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Are pretzel rods kosher?

Our pretzel rods are peanut-free but not kosher.

Are Main Street Sweet Shoppe products gluten-free?

They are not gluten-free because pretzel rods contain wheat. The first ingredient is a pretzel rod, not a fruit, vegetable, or whole grain. Therefore, they don't fully meet the Smart Snacks program requirements.

Are the pretzel rods peanut-free?

Only pretzel rods manufactured in a 100% peanut-free facility can carry a “peanut-free” label. $1 Pretzel Rods are peanut-free. This area is completely closed off from the rest of the plant. Only authorized personnel are allowed in this area. We examine samples of each production lot for traces of peanuts. The peanut-free zone uses equipment that isn't used for any other process. Only peanut-free zone employees work in this area. They are never transferred to the regular factory or have access to it. Our facility is 'peanut-free certified' and is regularly inspected by government agencies.

Are pretzel rods nut-free?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 7.6% of children have food allergies, 2.2% are allergic to peanuts, and 1.2% to peanuts and nuts. The percentage of children with peanut allergies has tripled in the last ten years alone. Only about 20 percent of children with peanut allergy outgrow it over time, so it is usually lifelong. Peanuts, part of a different plant family called legumes, grow underground and differ from tree nuts, such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, and pecans, which grow on trees. However, about 40% of children with tree nut allergies are allergic to peanuts. While our pretzel rods do not contain nuts as an ingredient, they are peanut-free, not nut-free. The reason is that we manufacture our pretzel rods in a facility that processes other tree nuts. Only products manufactured in a 100% peanut-free facility can carry a “peanut-free” label.

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