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At a Glance
Products & Services: Bagels, sandwiches, gourmet coffee, muffins, smoothies
Number of Locations: 98
Total Investment: $248.8K - 358.63K
Founded: 1993
Began Franchising: 1993
Public Owned BABB.OB
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 104 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 115 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $248,800 - $358,628
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: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
Operations
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 11 days. At franchisee's location: 5 days. Additional training as needed
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: In-store POP materials