Franchising

H&H Bagels signs 50th franchise

Photo: H&H Bagels

March 19, 2024

H&H Bagels, founded in 1972 in New York City, has signed franchise agreements for 50 locations as part of its nationwide expansion, slated to begin this year, according to a press release. Locations under development include:

• California: Santa Monica.
• Connecticut: Stamford.
• Florida: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville.
• Illinois: Chicago.
• Massachusetts: Boston.
• Michigan: Detroit.
• New York: Kips Bay, Penn Station, Times Square, Penn District.
• Tennessee: Knoxville.
• Texas: Dallas.
• Virginia: Northern, Virginia Beach / Norfolk.
• Washington D.C.

Since introducing its franchise program in 2021, H&H Bagels is expanding for the first time outside of NYC when it opens by year's end in Boca Raton, Florida.

"We're thrilled to announce this monumental step forward in our nationwide expansion," CEO Jay Rushin said in the release. "We've assembled a group of exceptional franchisees to join us on this journey as we work to bring H&H from New York to your neighborhood."

Last month, H&H Bagels underwent a rebranding initiative in anticipation of its expansion.