BRUEGGER'S
Bruegger’s Bagels franchises operate retail bagel bakeries specializing in fresh bakery bagels, baked goods, coffee, cream cheese, sandwiches, soups, salads, and other food and beverage items offered for carry-out and on-premises consumption. The business focuses on breakfast and lunch segments using a proprietary system for dough production, recipes, and operations. They target the general public seeking quick-service meals in a distinctive bagel-centric format.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 3.5% marketing contribution + $300-$1,100/mo system support fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How BRUEGGER'S Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 77% of Fast Casual franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BRUEGGER'S Current | $694K – $1.2M | $35K | 5.0% | 48 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BRUEGGER'S franchisees (2010 – 2018)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
53 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
A single dispute involving a franchisee's operation of a store after franchise agreement expiration and termination, including claims for breach of contract and related relief.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BRUEGGER'S franchise ranges from $693,800 to $1,227,150. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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