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Buy a Big Apple Bagels Franchise

Big Apple Bagels is an American fast-casual bakery-café franchise founded in 1985 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois. The brand operates under its parent company BAB, Inc. (OTCQB: BABB) and includes multiple brands such as Big Apple Bagels, Brewster’s Coffee, and My Favorite Muffin. It offers a variety of products including fresh bagels, muffins, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee, smoothies, frozen yogurt, and pizza. The company has grown through acquisitions and innovation, including the SweetDuet concept that combines self-serve frozen yogurt with gourmet muffins.

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Why buy a Big Apple Bagels Franchise?

Investing in Big Apple Bagels offers entry into a well-established, nationally recognized brand with a proven business model and comprehensive franchisee support. Franchisees benefit from a diverse product line, strong marketing programs, and a history of steady growth. The franchise fee is $25,000, with total initial investment ranging from approximately $285,000 to $394,000. Royalties are 5%, with a 3% advertising fee, and franchise agreements typically last 10 years with renewal options.

Big Apple Bagels Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $25,000

    • Initial Investment

      $284,500 – $394,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

  • Training & Support

    • 60 -143 on-the-job training

    • 34.75 - 40 classroom training

Big Apple Bagels – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Big Apple Bagels provides franchisees with extensive training, including 40 hours of classroom and 60 hours of on-the-job training, plus ongoing operational support, marketing assistance, site selection guidance, and access to a franchisee intranet platform. The brand offers regional advertising, social media, SEO, email marketing, and loyalty programs to drive customer engagement.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    The franchise has received recognition such as Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 (2003), Best of the Best Top Franchises (2005), GI Jobs Military Friendly Franchise (2010), and Restaurant Business Magazine’s Top Future 50 Franchises (2011). Big Apple Bagels was ranked No. 1 in its category in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and No. 6 among all bakery product franchises.

  3. Industry / Market

    Big Apple Bagels operates in the fast-casual bakery and café segment, which has shown steady growth driven by consumer demand for fresh, convenient breakfast and lunch options. The brand’s diversified menu and catering services position it well to capitalize on evolving consumer preferences.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal franchisee has a net worth of at least $300,000 with $100,000 in liquid capital, strong management skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. Absentee ownership is allowed, though the business requires 7–12 employees to operate effectively.

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