Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe
At a Glance
Products & Services: Bagels, baked goods, deli items, catering, sandwiches, gift items
Number of Locations: 3
Total Investment: $283K - 376K
Founded: 1990
Began Franchising: 1992
Private Owned
About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe
When Jerry Puiia moved from New York to Connecticut he knew something wasn't right--there were no bagel shops. With the help of his brother Joe, Puiia opened The Bagel Stop in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1990. When the company began franchising in 1992, its name changed to Between Rounds.Between Rounds shops combine a bagel shop and a catering service with two of the most profitable sections in a supermarket--the deli and the bakery.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $283,000 - $376,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $80,000 - $100,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. As needed
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,