H&H BAGELS
H&H Bagels franchises enable operators to establish and operate restaurants serving authentic, fresh-baked New York-style bagels, signature spreads, smoked fish, and prepared salads for take-out, dine-in, or delivery. The business uses a proprietary system with par-baked bagels finished on-site, drawing from the iconic brand established in 1972. It targets consumers in a competitive market including national chains, local eateries, and other bagel shops seeking high-quality, convenient bagel products.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $250/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 3 corporate-owned locations (Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Moynihan Train Hall) for FY 2024. Note that this data is for company-owned units, used because no financial performance data for franchised units was provided.
* Average gross revenue calculated from the sum of FY 2024 Gross Sales of 3 corporate-owned locations (3153260 + 1553961 + 3144795) / 3 = 2617338.67. Best guess profit (operating profit before royalties/brand fund) for each location calculated as Gross Sales - (COGS % * Gross Sales) - (Labor Costs % * Gross Sales). UES Profit: 3153260 - (0.364 * 3153260) - (0.22 * 3153260) = 1311756.16. UWS Profit: 1553961 - (0.372 * 1553961) - (0.188 * 1553961) = 683742.84. MTH Profit: 3144795 - (0.365 * 3144795) - (0.164 * 3144795) = 1481198.44. Average best guess profit (operating profit) is (1311756.16 + 683742.84 + 1481198.44) / 3 = 1158899.15. This average profit is used for both best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high as no range was provided. Note 3 on page 4 states that UES COGS and Labor Costs figures are inclusive of costs from wholesale business operations until end of January 2024.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How H&H BAGELS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 76% of Coffee & Bakery franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
H&H BAGELS Current | $660K – $1.0M | $40K | 6.0% | 1 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $955K – $1.5M | $40K | 6.0% | 825 |
| NOTHING BUNDT CAKES | $667K – $1.0M | $45K | 6.0% | 643 |
| GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES | $341K – $463K | $25K | 6.0% | 395 |
| 7 BREW | $894K – $2.2M | $35K | 4.5% | 297 |
Coffee & Bakery Average 37 franchises | $498K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 37 Coffee & Bakery 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 H&H BAGELS franchisees (2024 – 2025)
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
3 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)
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 H&H BAGELS franchise ranges from $660,110 to $1,020,860. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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