What brands, besides Big Apple Bagels, are Big Apple Bagels stores authorized to sell?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor operates a franchise distribution system pursuant to a trademark licensing agreement with BAB, Inc. ("Licensor"), a Delaware corporation, to own and operate Big Apple Bagels Stores ("BAGELS Stores") for retail distribution of "Big Apple Bagels" branded bagels and cream cheese spreads, "My Favorite Muffin" branded muffins, and "Brewster's" branded coffee.
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- E. The grant of the right of Franchisee to distribute unbranded (or "Jacobs Bros.®" branded) bagel productsthrough non-retail channels of distribution ("Wholesale") is strictly at the discretion of Franchisor, and shall be by execution of the Wholesale Program Addendum to this Franchise Agreement. Jacobs Bros. is a brand acquired by an affiliate of Franchisor in 1999, and the use of that brand name by Franchisee for wholesale products is authorized.
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Franchisee shall not offer and sell any branded items (other than "Branded Products" as defined in Paragraph F of the Recitals) in the BAGELS Store without the prior written consent of Franchisor.
Franchisee shall offer and sell branded items which have been approved by Franchisor only in the manner prescribed by Franchisor from time to time.
Franchisor reserves the right to revoke the approval of a previously authorized branded item.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 86–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Apple Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Big Apple Bagels stores are authorized to sell products under the "My Favorite Muffin" and "Brewster's" brands, in addition to "Big Apple Bagels" branded items. Specifically, Big Apple Bagels stores retail "Big Apple Bagels" branded bagels and cream cheese spreads, "My Favorite Muffin" branded muffins, and "Brewster's" branded coffee.
Furthermore, with Franchisor approval, franchisees may distribute unbranded bagels and muffins or "Jacobs Bros.®" branded bagels through non-retail channels. The "Jacobs Bros.®" brand was acquired by an affiliate of the franchisor in 1999.
Big Apple Bagels franchisees must obtain written consent from the franchisor to sell any branded items other than the approved "Branded Products". The franchisor also reserves the right to revoke approval of previously authorized branded items. This ensures that franchisees adhere to the Big Apple Bagels's standards and maintain the brand's consistency.