As a Big Apple Bagels franchisee, what is the required identification of the store?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 475, | Deerfield, | Illinois | 60015, | and | ||||
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| ("Franchisee"), whose principal address is |
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 86–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Apple Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the stores will be operated under the trademark and service mark "Big Apple Bagels" along with authorized logos, designs, and other commercial symbols. These trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols are authorized by the franchisor. The stores must also adhere to formats, systems, distribution methods, standards, procedures, and trade dress as mandated and modified by Big Apple Bagels.
Big Apple Bagels offers two types of stores: BAGELS Production Stores and BAGELS Satellite Stores. A BAGELS Production Store has the capacity for production, baking, retail and wholesale distribution, and on-site consumption of bagels and muffins, along with the production, retail distribution, and on-site consumption of related products like cream cheese spreads, sandwiches, and coffee. A BAGELS Satellite Store focuses on baking, retail, and wholesale distribution of bagels and muffins, and the production and retail distribution of cream cheese spreads, sandwiches, and coffee beverages. Satellite stores may or may not offer on-site consumption.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the branding and overall presentation of the store are strictly controlled by Big Apple Bagels to ensure consistency across all locations. Franchisees must use the approved trademarks and follow the prescribed operational systems. The specific type of store (Production or Satellite) will determine the scope of products offered and the production capabilities required. The franchise agreement will specify whether the store is a Big Apple Bagels Production Store or a Big Apple Bagels Satellite Store.