Big Apple Bagels FDD – Franchise Information, Costs and Fees
Type of Business
The franchisee will engage in the business of owning and operating a bagel store which has the capacity for selling bagels, cream cheese spreads, muffins, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and coffee beverages.
Corporate Information
BAB Systems, Inc., an Illinois corporation formed in December 1992, is in the business of selling franchises and developing branded products under the names “Big Apple Bagels,” “My Favorite Muffin,” “Brewster’s” coffee, and “SweetDuet.” The principal place of business of BAB Systems, Inc. is 500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 475, Deerfield, Illinois 60015.
Investment
The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your first BAB Production Store ranges from $299,500 – $420,000, including $32,500 you must pay the franchisor or its affiliates. The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your first BAB Satellite Store ranges from $130,000 – $318,000, including $18,000 you must pay the franchisor or its affiliates.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of your franchised BAB Area Development business is from $45,000 to $205,000, all of which you must pay the franchisor. That investment is in addition to the initial investment for your BAB Store. Under the Area Development Agreement, you must open a minimum of 2 BAB Stores.