Manhattan Bagel is a fast-casual café brand specializing in authentic New York-style bagels and full-service breakfast and lunch fare. The concept was founded in 1987 and is headquartered at 1720 S Bellaire St., Suite Skybox, Denver, Colorado.
The chain began offering franchises in 1991. Manhattan Bagel serves bagels that are boiled and baked fresh in-store every morning, alongside freshly cracked eggs, sizzling bacon, made-to-order sandwiches, artisan-roasted coffees, and catering services.
What sets this brand apart is its commitment to true New York-style bagels delivered in a quick-casual café environment. Their bagels are crafted using the boil-and-bake method for the classic chewy texture.
They prepare made-to-order items on the grill rather than using preheated equipment and emphasize both breakfast and lunch options to attract a broader customer base.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Manhattan Bagel provides a comprehensive training program to ensure franchisees and their management teams are fully prepared to operate their restaurants. The training programs are structured and mandatory before the opening of the franchise location.
Manhattan Bagel grants franchisees a “Protected Territory” within which the franchisor agrees not to license or establish another traditional Manhattan Bagel restaurant. This area is typically defined in the franchise agreement, often with a radius starting at two miles, although it may be smaller in densely populated cities.
However, this protection does not extend to Non-Traditional Facilities or Captive Market Locations, such as hotels, airports, schools, or military bases, where the franchisor may still open or license new outlets.
Despite the Protected Territory, Manhattan Bagel reserves broad rights that could lead to competition near or even within a franchisee’s area. The franchisor may authorize restaurants under other systems or brands and engage in wholesale or internet sales that affect the local market.
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