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| Manhattan Bagel Company 100 Horizon Center Blvd. Hamilton, NJ 08691 |
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Business Description
MANHATTAN BAGEL CO. offers up-scale, efficient, bagel eateries, offering authentic New York bagels in 21 varieties, as well as gourmet spreads and deli items, plus full breakfast fare. Stores are configured 100% turn-key, including site selection and negotiation. We have comprehensive training with a detailed operations manual and continuing assistance in marketing, merchandising and food preparation. No baking experience is required.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1988
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 9 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,600
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
MANHATTAN BAGEL CO. offers up-scale, efficient, bagel eateries, offering authentic New York bagels in 21 varieties, as well as gourmet spreads and deli items, plus full breakfast fare. Stores are configured 100% turn-key, including site selection and negotiation. We have comprehensive training with a detailed operations manual and continuing assistance in marketing, merchandising and food preparation. No baking experience is required.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1988
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 260 | 97% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 8 | 3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 268 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 17 |
| 2. New Jersey | 33 |
| 3. Pennsylvania | 18 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $150K |
| Cash Investment: | $80-100K |
| Total Investment: | $150-337K |
| Average Total Investment: | $244K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2.5-4% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,600
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 1 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 313 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Corporate Office | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Store | 1 Week | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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