Big Apple Bagels
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 49
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Big Apple Bagels
Big Apple Bagels is a vibrant national brand established in 1993, celebrated for its commitment to quality and freshness in the baked goods industry. Specializing in a variety of handcrafted products, Big Apple Bagels offers a delightful menu, including freshly made bagels, muffins, and a selection of delicious breakfast and deli sandwiches. Each item is crafted from scratch daily in warm, family-friendly locations, ensuring customers enjoy the finest, most delectable flavors. Beyond their mouthwatering food options, Big Apple Bagels takes pride in its community engagement and customer-centered service, making every visit a satisfying experience. Whether you're in the mood for a hot breakfast bagel sandwich or a hearty lunch, Big Apple Bagels consistently delivers quality and taste. With numerous locations across the country, customers are always welcome to stop by, indulge in quality offerings, and experience the unique Big Apple Bagels difference. Join the community or explore franchising opportunities to be part of this beloved brand!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$25k
- Second and subsequent Production Stores (standard)
Franchise fee reduced to $20,000 for 2nd and subsequent BAGELS Production Stores
- Area Development pricing
Under an Area Development Agreement: subsequent Production Stores $15,000; Satellite Stores $10,000
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
10000.0% off franchise fee — $10,000 discount off the initial $25,000 Franchise Fee for first Production Store for qualifying veterans
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations49
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-2.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-2.9%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$475k
Gross Revenues include all gross sales and receipts arising from store operations; excludes sales/use taxes and bona fide refunds, approved rebates, discounts,…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$756k
Gross Revenues include all gross sales and receipts arising from store operations; excludes sales/use taxes and bona fide refunds, approved rebates, discounts,…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$493k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open9 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
Showing 45 of 50 mapped locations
Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.