Bruegger's Franchise

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 20 years after the first Bruegger's opened in Troy, New York, there are approximately 250 Bruegger's throughout the U.S., with more on the way.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

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

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 Bakes Up Patriotic Red, White And Blue Bagels To Benefit Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
What: Bruegger's will offer its New York-style, hot-from-the-oven red, white and blue swirled bagels to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday and help the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of patriotic bagels will benefit the Intrepid Falle... more

Bruegger's Bagels Opens In Haverford Township
Fresh has a new address in Eastern Pennsylvania. Bruegger's, best known for its authentic New York style bagels and an expansive menu that includes made-to-order fresh sandwiches, soups and salads, opened in its first bakery in Haverford Township at 396 West Lancaster Street. To celebrate the occ... more

Bruegger's Green Bagels To Raise A Lil' Dough For Feed The Children 3rd Annual Green Bagel Fundraiser
What: Green Bagels join the Bruegger's menu on St. Patrick's Day Portion of Green Bagel sales will benefit Feed the Children, a charitable organization providing physical and medical assistance to children, families, and persons in need. To best meet customer's needs, Bruegger's ... more

Bruegger's Opens First Bakery-café In Winston Salem
The fresh bakery-café experience of Bruegger's has officially arrived to Winston Salem. The Bagel Boys of Triad franchise group, led by principals Craig Hunter, Guy Hunter and Ralph Heckman, opened Winston Salem's first Bruegger's bakery-café in the Towers Plaza at 205 South Stratford Ro... more

Bruegger's Adds "Bruegger's-worthy" Breakfast Wraps To Menu
It's not easy to become an addition to the Bruegger's menu, and that's why Bruegger's new breakfast wraps will carry the "Bruegger's-Worthy" stamp of approval. The two new wraps, the Rio Grande and the Classic Wrap, offer guests a nutritious, warm and satisfying start to ... 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

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

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