Orange County Bagel

Orange County Bagel Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Orange County Bagel is a quick-service restaurant franchise offering bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee, serving morning commuters, families, and nearby offices, and known for kettle-boiled bagels, generous toppings, and neighborhood storefronts that become local favorites for breakfast and weekend brunch.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchise fee

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$30,000
Investment

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$204,000 - $387,000
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Orange County Bagel is a fast-casual bagel and café franchise focused on fresh-baked bagels, made-to-order sandwiches, homemade soups, and coffee. The brand was founded in 2013 in Goshen, New York, where it established a strong local reputation for quality food and consistent service. Orange County Bagel is headquartered in Goshen, NY, and continues to build its presence in the competitive fast-casual dining segment.

The franchise began offering franchise opportunities in 2023 as part of a broader growth strategy. Orange County Bagel operates with a streamlined café model designed to serve both breakfast and lunch dayparts efficiently. Franchisees offer a menu centered on bagels baked fresh daily, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee, and catering services.

Orange County Bagel differentiates itself from traditional bagel shops through its customizable salad bar, extensive menu variety, and strong catering demand. The concept appeals to a wide customer base, including commuters, families, and office clients. Its focus on fresh ingredients and consistent execution helps the brand stand out in crowded local markets.

Initial investment

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.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $30,000
Traveling and Living Expenses While Training $2,000 – $4,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $80,000 – $160,000
Real Property Rent and Security Deposits $9,000 – $18,000
Leasehold Improvements $50,000 – $100,000
TV, Cameras, and Other Supplies $1,500 – $7,500
Initial Inventory $5,000 – $7,000
Signage $1,500 – $10,000
Grand Opening Advertising $2,500 – $5,000
Licenses, Permits, and Certifications $250 – $500
Insurance (First 3 Months) $450 – $900
Professional Fees $2,000 – $4,000
Additional Funds (First 3 Months) $20,000 – $40,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $204,200 – $386,900
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $30,000
Traveling and Living Expenses While Training $2,000 – $4,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $80,000 – $160,000
Real Property Rent and Security Deposits $9,000 – $18,000
Leasehold Improvements $50,000 – $100,000
TV, Cameras, and Other Supplies $1,500 – $7,500
Initial Inventory $5,000 – $7,000
Signage $1,500 – $10,000
Grand Opening Advertising $2,500 – $5,000
Licenses, Permits, and Certifications $250 – $500
Insurance (First 3 Months) $450 – $900
Professional Fees $2,000 – $4,000
Additional Funds (First 3 Months) $20,000 – $40,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $204,200 – $386,900

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Number of units

Training

Orange County Bagel franchise offers a detailed training structure to ensure franchisees are equipped to run their business effectively. The training includes the following components:

  1. Initial Training Program: This program is mandatory and must be completed by the franchisee and up to two employees. It covers operational and administrative procedures and is held at the franchisor’s training center. While tuition is not charged, franchisees are responsible for travel, lodging, and related expenses.
  2. Opening Assistance: The franchisor provides support in site selection and offers guidance during the setup and launch of the business. Additional support, if requested and approved, will incur extra charges at the franchisor’s standard rates.
  3. Failure to Complete Training: If the franchisee or designated manager fails to complete training satisfactorily, the franchisor may terminate the agreement. Alternatively, a replacement manager may be trained at an additional cost.
  4. Ongoing Training: The franchisor may require attendance at up to two training sessions per year. These sessions can include seminars, webinars, or conventions, with all associated costs—like fees, travel, and lodging—borne by the franchisee.

Territory Protection

The franchise Orange County Bagel offers its franchisees an exclusive territory. This means the franchisor agrees not to open or license any other franchise or company-owned outlet selling similar goods or services under the same brand within the assigned geographic area. The designated territory typically spans a 3-mile radius around the franchisee’s outlet.

However, this territorial protection has limitations. The franchisor reserves the right to use other channels of distribution such as internet sales, catalog sales, or telemarketing within the franchisee’s territory, even under the same trademarks.

Franchisees may also be subject to cross-territorial situations like joint advertising campaigns or customer inquiries that overlap between areas.

Competitors

Below are some of

Orange County Bagel

key competitors in the

Baked Goods

sector.

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Competitors

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Orange County Bagel

Orange County Bagel is a quick-service restaurant franchise offering bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee, serving morning commuters, families, and nearby offices, and known for kettle-boiled bagels, generous toppings, and neighborhood storefronts that become local favorites for breakfast and weekend brunch.

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
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Investment

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$204,000 - $387,000

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Investment

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$200,000 - $635,000

Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

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Investment

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$213,000 - $776,000

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