Big Apple Bagels

Big Apple Bagels is a American franchise chain of bakery cafes specializing in bagels. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

History

The first Big Apple Bagels store was opened in 1993 in Deerfield, Illinois. The company was founded by Paul Stolzer, who had a vision of creating a casual, friendly bakery cafe that served fresh, made-from-scratch bagels. The concept quickly gained popularity, and the company began franchising in 1995. Today, there are over 80 Big Apple Bagels locations across the United States.

Products

Big Apple Bagels offers a variety of bagels, from traditional flavors like sesame seed and poppy seed, to unique flavors like French toast and blueberry. In addition to bagels, the company also offers a selection of cream cheese spreads, sandwiches, salads, muffins, and coffee.

Franchising

Big Apple Bagels operates as a franchise system. The company provides training, marketing support, and operational guidance to its franchisees. The initial franchise fee is $25,000, with ongoing royalty fees of 5% of gross sales.

See also

• List of bakery cafés
• List of food companies