Where can I find information about 'Re-Grand Opening' requirements for a Big Apple Bagels franchise?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ing no later than four (4) weeks after opening for business. The Store Opening Marketing Fee required under Paragraph 3.f. above will be used in connection with Franchisee's Grand Opening as well as for local advertising for Franchisee's Store during the initial few months of operation. If Franchisee is purchasing an existing BAGELS Store (transfer), the Store Opening Marketing Fee will be used to conduct a "re-Grand Opening" within eight (8) weeks of re-opening the Store.
- ii. On an ongoing basis, Franchisee will spend not less than two percent (2%) of Franchisee's Gross Revenues on local advertising and promotion.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 86–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Apple Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, information regarding the 're-Grand Opening' requirements can be found in Item 22, specifically concerning the obligations of a franchisee. If a franchisee is purchasing an existing Big Apple Bagels store, they are required to conduct a 're-Grand Opening' within eight weeks of reopening the store.
To facilitate this 're-Grand Opening,' the franchisee must submit a Store Opening Marketing Fee of $1,000. This fee is intended to be used in the same manner as the standard Store Opening Marketing Fee, but with the key difference that all references to the initial store opening date are replaced with the date the new franchisee reopens the Big Apple Bagels store.
This requirement ensures that a transferred store receives adequate marketing support to announce its reopening under new management, maintaining brand visibility and customer engagement. The franchisor mandates this 're-Grand Opening' to ensure consistent brand standards and operational success across all franchise locations, even those that have changed ownership.