bb's Coffee and Muffins vs THE bagel BAR Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of bb's Coffee and Muffins vs THE bagel BAR including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
bb's Coffee and Muffins Franchise
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $280,000$240,000 - $320,000
Franchise Fee $26,000$32,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19862002
Year Franchised 19862002
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Business Experience Requirements
 
bb's Coffee and Muffins Franchise
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Financing Options
 
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Expansion Plans
 
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Company Overviews

About bb's Coffee and Muffins

bb’s (short for bakers & baristas) began in Australia in 1985. The first bb’s opened in the Australia Fair shopping centre in Southport, Queensland, on the Gold Coast.

When muffins began to outsell every other item at bb’s we realised we’d found our calling. And we followed it.

But what’s an oven-fresh muffin without delicious, barista-made coffee? Our baked treats just love good company (a little bit like ourselves really).

Before long we were known as bb’s coffee & muffins, and we came to the UK in 1997. After much muffin-testing and coffee-drinking, we have over 50 cafés in the UK and Ireland, and we’re still as excited as on day one.

About THE bagel BAR

The Bagel Bar franchise is a wholly owned Irish company which operates company owned and franchised stores. To ensure the highest quality product, The Bagel Bar operates an import and distribution company to supply authentic kosher bagels from the foremost bagel producer in England and have subsequently secured exclusive rights to supply the Irish market. We are now one of the largest importers and distributors of bagels in Ireland and currently supply 40% of the coffee houses/cafe's and many hotels around the Dublin area.
The Bagel Bar has the largest selection / range of flavoured bagels in the Republic of Ireland (24 flavours in total). The basic concept of The Bagel Bar is to offer a more sophisticated coffee/sandwich alternative, where people can enjoy excellent quality food in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our customer service and have built a reputation as an eatery that offers a varied menu with excellent standards. Lately our work in developing the business has been recognized by The Irish Franchise Association, winning "Franchise Person of the Year" (Ray Cowzer) in 2004 followed by "Best Emerging Franchise" in 2005.

Our International development and growth includes Master Franchise Brand Partners in the following countries and/or regions;

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Azerbaijan
  • Ireland

We are currently in negotiation to further expand the brand in the following countries and/or regions;

  • Egypt
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Iraq
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Oman
  • Yemen
  • Peru
  • Bolivia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Armenia
  • India
  • Germany
  • Switzerland
  • Austria
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • USA (Orange County, Dallas �" Texas)
  • Australia
  • Mauritius

We continue to grow and evolve the brand incorporating our signature range of products and some local and cultural recipes in our new and additional products. Our global commitment is to work with and invest in brand partners of the highest quality and caliber, which will enable the brand to continue and maintain our high levels of quality products and customer service.