Big Apple Bagels Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Number of franchises

Investment required

$307,000 - $685,000

Revenue (AUV)

$613,000

Last 3 years unit growth

-2%

Initial franchise fee

$25,000

Operating Profit

n.a.

Big Apple Bagels: Crafting Fresh Traditions in Bakery-Cafés

Big Apple Bagels is a popular American bakery-café franchise known for its commitment to freshness and variety. Founded in 1993 in the United States, the company quickly gained recognition for its high-quality bagels and expanded its offerings to include a full menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, and muffins.

It is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, and has maintained its reputation for warm, welcoming service and a made-from-scratch approach to baking. The franchise began offering franchising opportunities shortly after its founding and has since grown into a recognizable brand across various states.

In addition to its signature bagels, Big Apple Bagels also features Brewster’s Coffee, smoothies, frozen yogurt, and even pizza in select locations, catering to a wide range of tastes and meal occasions.

What truly sets Big Apple Bagels apart from competitors is its dedication to freshness. Bagels and muffins are baked in-house every day using proprietary mixes and recipes, which gives each location a handcrafted, small-batch feel that appeals to loyal customers.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Big Apple Bagels offers 2 types of franchises:

Store Type	Initial Investment Range
BAB Production Store	$478,000 - $685,000
BAB Satellite Store	$306,500 - $513,500

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We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a BAB Production Store.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$25,000
Store Opening Marketing Fee	$7,500
Professional Fees	$5,000 - $10,000
First Month's Rent and Security Deposit	$4,000 - $9,000
Insurance	$5,000 - $9,000
Leasehold Improvements	$170,000 - $292,000
Exterior and Interior Signage and Display	$6,000 - $12,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment	$226,000 - $270,000
Training	$2,000 - $5,000
Prepaid Expenses, Deposits	$500 - $1,500
Opening Inventory, Supplies	$15,000 - $23,000
Additional Funds - 3 months	$12,000 - $18,000
TOTALS	$478,000 - $685,000

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Franchise Disclosure Document

Training

The Big Apple Bagels franchise provides multiple types of training programs to support its franchisees:

Initial Training Program: The Franchisor provides an initial training program to the Franchisee and one additional person designated by the Franchisee. This program covers all aspects of store operations including unit operations, bookkeeping, inventory management, and local store marketing. It lasts a minimum of ten days and may take place at a designated store, the Franchisor’s corporate location, virtually, or at the Franchisee's store near the opening date.
Satellite Store Training: For franchisees opening a Satellite Store, the Franchisor may require additional Satellite Store training. If not mandatory, the franchisee has the option to participate. This program lasts a minimum of three days and is intended for existing franchisees expanding to a new location.
Manager Training: If a franchisee requests the Franchisor to train their manager, a Manager Training Fee applies. Franchisees must also establish an employee training program at their store that meets Franchisor standards.

Territory Protection

Big Apple Bagels provides territory protection only under an Area Development Agreement. In this case, the franchisee receives a “Protected Development Area” where no other BAGELS stores can be opened, as long as development obligations are met.

Under a standard Franchise Agreement, there is no exclusive territory. Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned stores, or alternative distribution channels.