Manhattan Bagel Company

  • Manhattan Bagel Company, Inc.
555 Zang St., # 300
Lakewood, CO 80228
  • (609) 737-7266
  • (609) 737-2485 (Fax)

MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY franchises fast casual bagel cafes which serve over 15 varieties of authentic New York bagels, as well as gourmet coffees and deli items, and a full breakfast and lunch menu. Our franchising program includes assistance with site selection, construction, and operations training. _x000D_
Our comprehensive training includes a detailed operations manual and continuing assistance in baking and food preparation and service, marketing, and merchandising. We typically close each evening by 5 PM promoting a better quality of life for Management and Staff. Contact us to learn more about this established and growing opportunity!

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1987

Franchising Since: 1991

Operating Units

Franchised Units 68 98.6%
Company-Owned Units 1 1.4%
Total Operating Units 69 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 69 100.0% In 9 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 69 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
New Jersey 29
Pennsylvania 22
New York 7

Registered in the following Registration States

New York

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 200
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance No

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising Yes
Other Marketing Support Marketing materials provided with purchase

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control Included
Franchisee Newsletter N/A
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline N/A

Training

Corporate Office 1 Week
Store 2 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $450K
Cash Investment $225K
Total Investment $482-848K
Average Total Investment $665K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $25K
Average Franchise Fee $0K
On-Going Royalty 5%
Average Royalty 0%
Advertising Fee Up to 5%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 3
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 9
Space Needs (in square feet) 1,800-2,200
Preferred Site Types Strip Center
Other Site Types Allowed End Caps
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 4
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 5
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 1
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 10
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 0 years
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 6
USA Yes, All United States
Canada No
Overseas No
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