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Promoted Opportunities
#494
Initial Investment
LOW: $277,800
HIGH: $394,200
Change in Units
+1.2% +0 UNITS (1 Year)
-13.5% -13 UNITS (3 Years)
Company Profile
Founded
1993
Franchising Since
1993 (24 Years)
Corporate Address
500 Lake Cook Rd., #475 Deerfield, IL 60015
CEO
Michael Evans
Parent Company
BAB Systems Inc.
Ticker Symbol
About Big Apple Bagels/My Favorite Muffin
Big Apple Bagels was founded in Deerfield, Illinois in 1993. In addition to bagels, the restaurant's menu includes muffins, omelets, coffee, sandwiches, salads and soups.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$277,800 - $394,200
Net-worth Requirement
$300,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$100,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000 - $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
3%
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
$10,000 off franchise fee
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 5 days
Training at headquarters: 1 week
Additional Training: At designated training store
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Slicks
Regional Media
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of employees required to run: 7 - 12
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Updated: July 6th, 2017
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