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

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

For prospective franchisees, this means that the $15,000 fee must be paid when the Franchise Agreement is signed. It's important to note that this fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the store eventually opens or becomes successful. This is a common practice in franchising, as the initial fee typically covers the franchisor's costs associated with granting the franchise, providing initial training, and setting up the franchisee in the system.

It is also important to note that in addition to the initial franchise fee, a Big Apple Bagels Satellite Store also requires a Store Opening Marketing Fee of $3,000, which is also payable when signing the Franchise Agreement. This fee is also non-refundable and is used for grand opening and local advertising expenses during the initial months of operation. Developers who sign an Area Development Agreement to open multiple Big Apple Bagels locations may have different initial franchise fee arrangements for Satellite Stores, potentially paying $10,000 per store depending on their Minimum Development Quota.