A familiar site in malls and airports around the world, the Auntie Anne's pretzel chain opened their first store in Zhongguancun's Gate Mall (right by Jackie Chan's café) in early July. According to one forum user, Anti'an's (安缇安) almond encrusted soft pretzel sells for 12 kuai. However, there will be no need to pay tomorrow, as 3 months after they first opened their doors, the chain is hosting an opening party and they're offering free pretzels. Details about the event can be found below:

We would like to kindly remind you of Auntie Anne's Grand Opening event.
Please feel free to invite other friends and family.

Saturday, October 18, 2008
From 1 pm to 6 pm

Activities
12:45 - 13:15       Guest Registration (B Level)
13:15 - 14:00       Opening Ceremony (B Level)
14:00 - 14:15       Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (M Level)
14:15 - 18:00       Free Pretzel Day (M Level)

                                Rolling Rally (B Level)
15:00 - 16:00       Employee Rolling Competition (B Level)
17:00 - 18:00       Rolling Rally for School Childern (B Level)
18:00                     Finish (B Level)

Auntie Anne's Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg M, 1/F, The Gate Mall, 19 Zhongguancun Nandajie (just south of the Zhongguancun Carrefour), Haidian District (8248 8701) www.thegate.cn 安缇安, 海淀区中关村大街19号新中关购物中心1层M楼