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Bagel Boss Franchising LLC
1172 S. Dixie Hwy
Suite 335
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: 833-4-BAGELBOSS
E-mail: Franchises@BagelBoss.com
Notice Regarding Franchise Offers and Sales
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information
purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana,
Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and
Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise
unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.
Franchise offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only.
About Us
Welcome To
BAGEL BOSS
For the past 50 years, Bagel Boss has been the leading bagel brand – giving our customers the very best. We only use the freshest and highest quality ingredients in all of our menu items – from our mastered smoked Atlantic Salmon to our Pastry’s Chefs’ incredible cakes and cookies, our guests always rave about the foods we create for their table.
We look forward to you and your team bringing the Bagel Boss to a new community. When you join us, you will be able
to provide a legacy of the finest New York bagels, bialys, bakery items and a wide selection of kosher foods for every
occasion. From a simple brunch to a fun and elegant Bar Mitzvah, Bagel Boss does it all.
Our Mission:
Why own a Bagel Boss?
We are the innovators – not the imitators.
An opportunity to immediately become the leading bagel shop in your community!
Bagel Boss is more than just a bagel shop – we are community based and are a foundation in any town or city where our owners operate – offering a whole line of sandwiches, salads, grab and go meals, catering and more.
Bagel Boss is a family – we are ready to welcome you into the Bagel Boss family.
We have LIFELONG customers that live all over the country and seek out our bagels – instead of delivery from our Bagel of the Month club, they can now come to you every week.
Our operational model and comprehensive training helps owners launch the business quickly.
Our Founders
We want you to have the opportunity to meet our founders and get to know a little bit about them and why they are proud to be a part of the Bagel Boss Brand.
Chairman & Bagel Boss
Adam is a 5th generation bagel & bialy baker born & raised in New York. Adam has been growing Bagel Boss for 44+ years from bagel baking to building bagel stores and catering, Adam a/k/a ‘the Bagel Boss‘ is a master and true legend in the bagel industry.
CEO
Andrew is a successful serial entrepreneur and attorney. The leading full-service digital marketing company he founded was twice listed on the INC List of Fastest Growing Companies. Thereafter Andrew successfully sold the business to private investors and again to a public company. Andrew began working at Bagel Boss when he was 15 yrs old.
COO
Alex is a 6th generation bagel baker born & raised in New York. Having literally grown up in his family’s 13+ Bagel Boss locations Alex knows EVERYTHING it takes to make bagel store owners and operators successful.
History and Growth
Established in 1975, Bagel Boss has grown from our roots as a neighborhood bakery to a franchise brand accessible by
aspiring bagel shop owners nationwide. We are 5th and 6th generation bagel bakers who have been serving New York’s finest bagels since 1935.
From lox & homemade cream cheese in a variety of flavors to babka, rugelach, challah bread and more. With 15 locations and GROWING we have been supporting both our family and independent owners alike
– with our secret recipes, procedures and operational models to be able to maintain a commitment to the quality of our
products and beverages.
Key Milestones Between Initial Franchise Launch and Today?
In 2020, in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic, we decided to re-invigorate our franchise opportunity beyond the New York market – comfort and love become more important than ever to families everywhere and our Bagel of the Month Club shipments were becoming a very big part of our business – enough to tell us that there was demand in other parts of the country. We are seeking aspiring entrepreneurs all across the country who are ready to commit to a brand that will change their lives. Pursue your passion to own your own Bagel Boss – we are here to welcome you to the family.
Today we have 14 operating units in New York and 1 in New Jersey.
Be a Bagel Boss
Why Join our Team...
Our Philosophy and Core Values
Our owners and their team have a long-standing tradition that our owners and their team will need to exhibit and share with their local community. These are all equally important to uphold each and every day in our shops.
- Great, consistent products and beverages
- A happy environment welcoming to all customers
- Top quality, finest ingredients, made with 100% LOVE
- Dedication & passion to work hard & long for what we love - bagels!
Our customers become a LIFE-LONG customer
... from having us cater the Briss or Baptism to the Wedding all the way through to their Shiva or Funeral. Our customers “follow a circle of life” and Bagel Boss is there for them, no matter the
reason, we are a part of all of their life’s events, milestones and extended family gatherings.
Our team have said these words about being a part of our legacy and being a part of Bagel Boss for many years:
- Safe haven
- Rewarding for hard work
- Pride in the Bagel Boss brand
- Family environment
- Pride in product
- Our brand is our handshake...
Start Up Investment
We have established a start-up process to help Bagel Boss owners open their shop quickly and efficiently. The chart below outlines key areas of initial investment and ongoing expenses as part of joining our brand. For those who want to learn more or want to become pre-qualified click here
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Per our 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document |
Initial Fees and Investment Terms |
Notes on Investment |
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Startup Investment |
$425,999 to $969,999 |
Franchise Fee for 1 shop is includedin this startup range. |
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Initial Franchise Fee |
$35,000 for 1 shop |
3 shops - $90,000 5 shops - $140,000 10 shops - $265,000 |
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On-going Royalty |
4.5% of Gross Revenues
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Paid Weekly |
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Brand Development Fund |
1% of Gross Revenues |
1% Gross Revenues for Local Advertising/Marketing |
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Grand Opening |
$6,000 - $9,000 |
Included in startup investment. |
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Per our 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document |
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Startup Investment
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|
Initial Franchise Fee |
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On-going Royalty 4.5% of Gross Revenues |
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Brand Development Fund
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Grand Opening
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Initial Fees and Investment Terms |
Notes on Investment |
|---|---|
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$425,999 to $969,999 |
Franchise Fee for 1 shop is includedin this startup range. |
|
$35,000 for 1 shop |
3 shops - $90,000 5 shops - $140,000 10 shops - $265,000 |
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4.5% of Gross Revenues
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Paid Weekly |
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1% of Gross Revenues |
1% Gross Revenues for Local Advertising/Marketing |
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$6,000 - $9,000 |
Included in startup investment. |
The Initial Franchise Fee includes the Bagel Boss pre-opening training. This is held at one of our Long Island, NY area locations during the course of three weeks. We cover bagel production, beverage and food preparation, daily operations processes, local marketing, staffing recommendations, financial oversight and management for your Bagel Boss. We offer additional training and support on-site in your location before you open. On-going we provide refresher training, education, mentorship and guidance for development of your local Bagel Boss shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently, the range of investment is from $461,166 to $663,524 which includes the $40,000 initial franchise fee. Other estimated costs include equipment, fit out, insurance deposits, Grand Opening Marketing and 3-months of working capital.
Between 2,400 and 3,200 square feet with adequate parking and lots of drive by traffic
Yes! We have specific site criteria and help evaluate sites for your shop. Our unique designs can be customized to fit any location.
This depends how quickly you find a site and sign a lease, but typically in about 6 months. This may be reduced by finding pre-built restaurant space that can be updated to meet our requirements.
Yes, our owners should be involved the day-to-day operations in a management role.
Yes. We will allow qualified candidates to operate multiple shops and we offer initial franchise fee discounts for commitments to open 3, 5 or 10 shops up front.
We typically have 6 to 9 employees per shift depending on volume and time of day.
Check out our menu here – we offer a variety of bagels as well as salads, sandwiches and other house
specialties at Bagel Boss.
Yes, we will share our Financial Performance Representation (Item 19) in our Franchise Disclosure Document which highlights affiliate performance and history. This can be a useful tool to help you evaluate the revenue potential for your Bagel Boss.
Steps to Open
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Receive our FDD
Decide if you would like to learn more about Bagel Boss and what it takes to open – After completing our Confidential Questionnaire, receive our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
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Become Approved for Ownership
Qualified candidates will become approved to join Bagel Boss.
Onboarding and Training
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Bagel Boss Franchising LLC
1172 S. Dixie Hwy
Suite 335
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: 516-414-0915
E-mail: Franchises@BagelBoss.com
Notice Regarding Franchise Offers and Sales
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information
purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana,
Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and
Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise
unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.
Franchise offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only.