What is the initial franchise fee for a Big Apple Bagels Satellite Store franchise?

According to Big Apple Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a Big Apple Bagels Satellite Store is $15,000. This fee is payable upon the execution of the Franchise Agreement. The FDD specifies that this initial franchise fee is non-refundable and is considered fully earned by Big Apple Bagels upon payment.

It is important to note that this is just the initial franchise fee. In addition to this fee, a new Big Apple Bagels Satellite Store franchisee must also pay a Store Opening Marketing Fee of $3,000. This fee is earmarked for grand opening activities and local advertising during the initial months of operation and is also non-refundable.

For those considering an Area Development Agreement with Big Apple Bagels, the initial franchise fee for each Satellite Store opened by the developer is $10,000. This reduced fee applies to the number of stores required by the Minimum Development Quota. If the developer opens more stores than required by the quota, they will pay the then-current initial franchise fee, which may differ from the $10,000 noted in the FDD. A Preliminary Agreement is optional, requiring a $10,000 deposit to secure a location, which can be applied to the initial franchise fee upon signing a Franchise Agreement.