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Big Apple Bagels

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Big Apple Bagels system.

Big Apple Bagels
500 Lake Cook Rd., # 475
Deerfield, IL 60015
800#: (800) 251-6101
Tel: (847) 948-7520
Fax: (847) 405-8140
E-mail: tcervini@babcorp.com
Web Site: www.babcorp.com
Contact: Mr. Anthony S. Cervini, Director of Development


Bakery-café featuring three brands, fresh-from-scratch Big Apple Bagels and My Favorite Muffin, and freshly roasted Brewster's specialty coffee. Our product offering covers many day parts with a delicious assortment of made-to-order gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, espresso beverages, and fruit smoothies. Franchisees can develop beyond their stores with corporate catering and gift basket opportunities, as well as wholesaling opportunities within their market area.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1992
First Franchise: 1993
Franchise Units: 121
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 122

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 21 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 39 in MI, 20 in WI, 10 in IL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 11 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-1,800 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $60K
Total Investment: $239-368K
Average Total Investment: $304K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 20
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Milwaukee, WI; 5 Days Store Location Prior to Opening.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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