Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published April 13, 2026 11:12 P.M.

(Rochester, Pa) A relatively recent addition to Rochester has announced they will not continue to operate.

The Pretzel maker broke the news in a Facebook post Monday.

Philly Pretzel Factory on Adams Street say their last day will be April 18th, adding “we will continue to make our hot fresh pretzels until the minute that we close our doors.”

As for the reason of the closure, the business stated “The sales simply are not there and the closing of Adams St is the dagger that killed us.”

They also stated operations have been expensive, noting “We typically saw 10-15 donation requests per week looking for something to be donated from our store. We helped a lot of these people support their cause through gift card, soft pretzel donations and even cash donations. We are now seeking your support with the pile of bills we now have in front of us.”

The shop first opened around 2 years ago.

Ownership says “We really, truly enjoyed the people and the welcoming support from our core customers. We will miss you.”

The road project taking place on Adams Street is expected to keep the street closed until at least November.