6/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

7 /10
Earnings Transparency
4 /10
Investment Accessibility
Higher than 62% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
A “Manhattan Bagel” franchisee will operate a business (a “Manhattan Bagel Restaurant”) that specializes in the sale of fresh–baked bagels, muffins, cookies, cream cheese and other spreads, specialty coffees and teas, and creative soups, salads and sandwiches, among other things.
Company Background
Manhattan Bagel is the #1 bagel restaurant chain in America. We are committed to making food that not only tastes good, but also makes you feel good. Founded over 30 years ago, Manhattan Bagel has grown to more than 1,000 restaurants nationwide and continues its rapid expansion with a goal of serving communities everywhere great tasting food made from quality ingredients. With a focus on fresh-baked bagels and muffins, specialty coffees and teas, creative soups, salads and sandwiches - our menu offers something for everyone!
Franchise Opportunity
Bagels are a popular breakfast food, but there are few good places to get them in the morning. Bagels are a great breakfast food, but it can be hard to find a good place to get them in the morning. Most bagel shops close at noon or earlier. Manhattan Bagel is open early for breakfast and stays open late for dinner. We have a large variety of fresh-baked bagels, muffins, cookies, cream cheese and other spreads, specialty coffees and teas, and creative soups, salads and sandwiches.
Corporate Structure
We franchise the right to operate a “Manhattan Bagel” restaurant (the “Restaurant”). We began to offer these franchises in 1991. We have operated company–owned “Manhattan Bagel” restaurants since 1987. We or our affiliates also produce bagels which are sold to our franchised restaurants and which may be sold to our affiliates and their franchisees (see below). We do not offer any franchise other than as described in this disclosure document, and, except for the manufacture of bagels described above, we do not engage in any business activity other than the franchising and operation of restaurants using the “Manhattan Bagel” names and marks. As of December 29, 2020, we had 64 franchised, no company owned, and no licensed “Manhattan Bagel” restaurants
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of a Manhattan Bagel restaurant franchise ranges from $537,200 to $894,700. This includes $40,200 to $50,200 that is paid to us or our affiliate(s).

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Baked Goods Industry

$536,047 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2020

$536,047
$41,214
Industry Low
$1,333,293
Industry High
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Employee Contact Database

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Distribution of Manhattan Bagel Franchisees

Manhattan Bagel Franchise System Development in 2020

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Manhattan Bagel business?
Franchisees typically require at least $537 to $894 investment to get their Manhattan Bagel business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Manhattan Bagel?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $40 in fees directly to Manhattan Bagel in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Manhattan Bagel franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Manhattan Bagel business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Manhattan Bagel unit is approximately $536,047. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Manhattan Bagel unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Manhattan Bagel franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 10 year contract initially. The renewal length is 10 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

4 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $330,211 to $506,250 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Baked Goods industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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