What definitions are outlined in Section 2 of the Big Apple Bagels Development Agreement?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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RECITALS:
- A. 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. A "BAGELS Store" means, generically, collectively or individually, a BAGELS Production Store or a BAGELS Satellite Store, which are described in Paragraph B below. These Stores will be operated under the trademark and service mark "Big Apple Bagels" plus logos, designs, and such other trademarks, service marks and commercial symbols ("Marks") as will be authorized from time to time by Franchisor. Such Stores will also be operated in accordance with certain required formats, systems, methods of distribution, standards and procedures, and trade dress, all of which may be improved, further developed or otherwise modified from time to time by Franchisor ("System").
- B. BAGELS Stores may be either a BAGELS Production Store or a BAGELS Satellite Store. A "BAGELS Production Store" is a store which has the capacity for the production, baking, retail and wholesale distribution, and on-site consumption of bagels and muffins, and the production, retail distribution and on-site consumption of cream cheese spreads, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee beverages, and soft drinks. A "BAGELS Satellite Store" is a store which has the capacity for baking, retail and wholesale distribution of bagels and muffins, and the production and retail distribution of cream cheese spreads, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee beverages, and soft drinks. BAGELS Satellite Stores may or may not have the capacity for on-site consumption of these menu items. All mixing/production of bagel dough, muffin batters and other specialty bakery products is performed at Franchisee's BAGELS Production Store. The BAGELS Satellite Store may have a more limited menu than a BAGELS Production Store.
- C. Franchisor grants to certain persons who meet Franchisor's qualifications a franchise ("Franchise") to own and operate a BAGELS Store utilizing the Marks and System.
- D. Franchisee has applied for a license to own and operate a BAGELS Store at the location described in Rider A to this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 86–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Big Apple Bagels Franchise Disclosure Document, several key terms are defined within the context of the franchise agreement. These definitions clarify the different types of stores and products involved in the Big Apple Bagels system. A "BAGELS Store" is defined as either a BAGELS Production Store or a BAGELS Satellite Store.
A "BAGELS Production Store" is equipped for the full production process, including baking, retail, wholesale, and on-site consumption of bagels, muffins, cream cheese spreads, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee beverages, and soft drinks. This type of store serves as a comprehensive hub for all Big Apple Bagels offerings. In contrast, a "BAGELS Satellite Store" focuses on baking, retail, and wholesale distribution of bagels and muffins, along with the production and retail of cream cheese spreads, sandwiches, coffee, and soft drinks. Satellite stores may or may not offer on-site consumption.
The document also defines "Catered Products" as Big Apple Bagel, Brewster's, and My Favorite Muffin branded bagels, sandwiches, cream cheese, coffee, and muffins produced in the BAGELS Store for catering purposes. Understanding these definitions is crucial for prospective franchisees as it outlines the scope of operations, the types of products they can offer, and the potential markets they can serve, whether through retail, wholesale, or catering.