Free soft pretzels Friday

On Friday, visitors to Philly Pretzel Factory stores can pick up a free soft pretzel.

Early birds can even win a month's worth - one free pretzel every day in May - if they're among the first 100 to stop by any of the more than 100 locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida and Colorado.

It's all in celebration of National Pretzel Day.

No purchase necessary.

For more details, including store locations, go to www.phillysoftpretzelfactory.com.

No signs, by the way, of a similar Pretzel Day giveaway at Auntie Anne's pretzel locations. You can, however, sign up to get info about coupons and "free stuff" at www.auntieannes.com.