Bagel Boss is an authentic New York-style bagel franchise founded in 1975 on Long Island, New York. The brand is headquartered at 50 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 203, Jericho, NY 11753. It began franchising in 1976, opening its model to qualified independent owners.
The concept draws on a legacy of 5th- and 6th-generation bagel bakers who have served New York’s finest bagels since 1935, and the company emphasizes fresh, hand-rolled bagels, house-made cream cheeses, deli sandwiches, and full bakery assortments. The menu spans from classic lox and bagels to babka, rugelach and challah breads.
Bagel Boss differentiates itself through its New York water-based bagel dough tradition, in-house preparation, and its commitment to preserving bakery heritage while offering a full service breakfast and lunch café model. This blend of craft bagel baking and café service positions the brand distinctly in the breakfast and bakery segment.
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Bagel Boss provides a structured and multi-phase training program to ensure franchisees are thoroughly prepared to operate their business. The key training programs offered by the franchisor include:
Bagel Boss provides franchisees with a defined Protected Territory, typically based on either a three-mile radius or a population of 50,000—whichever is smaller. The specific boundaries are determined using demographic and geographic factors such as median household income, political divisions, and natural landmarks, and are documented in Attachment 2 of the Franchise Agreement.
As long as the franchisee is not in default, Bagel Boss agrees not to open or authorize another Bagel Boss location within that protected area.
However, Bagel Boss retains significant flexibility through its reservation of rights. The franchisor may still sell products under the Bagel Boss brand via alternative distribution channels such as online platforms, stadiums, airports, and kiosks, even within a franchisee's protected territory.
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