Big Apple Bagels
500 Lake Cook Rd., # 475
Deerfield, IL 60015
USA
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(800) 251-6101
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(847) 948-7520
- (847) 405-8140 (Fax)
Bakery-cafe featuring three brands, fresh-from-scratch Big Apple Bagels and My Favorite Muffin, and freshly roasted Brewster's specialty coffee. Our product offering covers many day parts with a delicious assortment of made-to-order gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, espresso beverages, and fruit smoothies. Franchisees can develop beyond their stores with corporate catering and gift basket opportunities, as well as wholesaling opportunities within their market area.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1992
Franchising Since: 2003
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
84 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
84 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
84 |
98.8% |
In 26 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
1 |
1.2% |
In 2 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
85 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Michigan |
24 |
| Wisconsin |
12 |
| Colorado |
6 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
14 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| IL and MI |
Varies 3-10 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$300K |
| Cash Investment |
$100K |
| Total Investment |
$277.8-394.2K |
| Average Total Investment |
$336K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$25K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
5% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
3% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
3 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
11 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,600-1,900
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
8 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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