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Auntie Anne’s Gives Away Free Pretzels Saturday

Saturday's complimentary pretzels are part of a charitable partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

You can get free food and learn about a new charitable partnership.

, with locations in The Mall at Columbia and Arundel Mills Mall, is giving away free pretzels Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Along with the complimentary original or cinnamon sugar pretzel will come information on the pretzel maker’s new charitable partnership with .

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The ALSF information will include a QR code linking to a new public service announcement featuring actress Bailee Madison, and a bounce back coupon for a free pretzel on a future visit to Auntie Anne’s.

Throughout 2012, Auntie Anne’s will help change children’s lives by fighting childhood cancer through the partnership with ALSF. In addition, Auntie Anne’s will embark on an inaugural nationwide fundraising event for ALSF this summer.

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As if a free pretzel isn't enough, Auntie Anne's is also giving Facebook fans a chance to win a free limited-edition T-shirt.

Visit Auntie Anne's Free Pretzel Day Facebook page and take a short survey about your free pretzel experience, and you'll be entered in the contest to win a shirt.

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