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Bruegger's

Bagels, breads, sandwiches, soups, salads

When Nord Brue and Mike Dressell started Bruegger's in 1983, they actually founded the retail bagel concept. Up until that point, bagels were considered mostly an ethnic food and were not known much outside of New York. At that time, less than one-third of Americans had ever tasted a bagel.

From their home base in Burlington, Vermont, Brue and Dressell pioneered a new concept that expanded the traditional bagel bakery into a quick service bakery with premium specialty cream cheeses, custom-made sandwiches, signature soups and exceptional coffee. They worked with a professional bagel baker from New York City for 2 1/2 years to perfect their recipe and baking process.

In 2004, Bruegger's welcomed new ownership and expanded beyond bagels into breads, wraps and other lunchtime menu items, and began updating bakeries to reflect the welcoming feel of a New England farmhouse-inspired bakery-café that Bruegger's has evolved into.

Today, more than 26 years after the first Bruegger's opened in Troy, New York, there are almost 300 Bruegger's locations throughout the U.S., with more on the way.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Bruegger's Franchises?

Total Investment: $215,500-$477,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

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Bruegger's News

Bruegger's Cafe Expanding In D- F W, Austin
Watch out Einstein Bros., Bruegger's is coming to town. The 26-year-old bagel bakery and cafe is targeting four major metropolitan areas for expansion in 2010, including Austin, Portland, Seattle and Dallas-Fort Worth. "These markets have economies that haven't been impacted as muc... more

Back By Popular Demand, Bruegger's Adds Pretzel Bagel To Summer Menu
For a limited time only, Bruegger's is bringing back an old favorite - the Pretzel Bagel. First introduced in 2007, the Pretzel Bagel will be featured on the bakery-cafe's menu again this summer. The summer menu item combines the best of two favorites - the crunchy salt toppings and dark ... more

Bruegger's To Open In Cleveland Airport
BAA Cleveland, developer of the Airmall at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, has signed an agreement to bring Bruegger's Bagels to the airport, the company has announced. Two of the new concepts — Auntie Anne's and Bruegger's — will be owned and operated by local franchisees. ... more

Bruegger's Says Thank You To Boston Public Transit Users
On the morning of May 13, an estimated 20,000 Boston transit riders will be rewarded by Bruegger's for their environmentally-friendly decision to use public transportation, the company has announced. Volunteers from TransFair USA, the non-profit that certifies fair trade certified products i... more

Bruegger's Launches New Panini, Sandwich Lineup
Bruegger's has announced the launch of a new lunch menu featuring chef-created hot paninis and signature sandwiches, made with a new selection of freshly baked breads. Bruegger's plans to include the new sandwiches at all of its 288 locations nationwide in the second quarter of 2009. Bru... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Bruegger's open? 1983
When did Bruegger's start Franchising? 1993

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	110	0	0	134
2004	112	0	0	130
2003	118	0	0	127
2002	120	0	0	130
2001	255	0	0	3

Expansion Plans

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (66% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

Related Franchise Categories

• Baked Goods Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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