Franchising

50-year-old bagel brand launching franchising program

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September 13, 2021

After 50 years of serving bagels in New York City, H&H Bagels, which has four locations, is hoping to franchise across the U.S.

"Since the 1970's, H&H Bagels has grown to be an iconic brand, enjoyed by people from around the world," CEO Jay Rushin said in a company press release. "Entering into the franchise business is a monumental moment for us, as we look to identify and work with like-minded entrepreneurs who want to bring a premium New York City bagel experience to cities across the country."

The company is providing franchisees with an opportunity to open a turnkey business operation that has strong customer demand, Rushin said, pointing out that the launch of its national wholesale business in 2017 gave it national exposure. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, H&H Bagels experienced nearly 500% growth in its nationwide shipping business and a 400% growth in its global wholesale business.

"We are dedicated to providing industry-leading support to our new franchisees during this exciting time for our brand," Rushin said. "With our proven success in expanding across New York, we are confident in our business model and believe it will be an attractive investment option for franchisees."

Franchisees will receive in-depth training as well as help with site selection, store construction, marketing and brand building, along with opening launch support, according to the release.