What is the production capacity of a Big Apple Bagels Satellite Store?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–319)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big Apple Bagels Franchise Disclosure Document, a Big Apple Bagels Satellite Store is designed for baking, retail, and wholesale distribution of bagels and muffins. It also handles the production and retail distribution of cream cheese spreads, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee beverages, and soft drinks. Unlike a Big Apple Bagels Production Store, the Satellite Store does not mix or produce bagel dough, muffin batters, or other specialty bakery products; this is all done at the Production Store.
An important distinction is that Big Apple Bagels Satellite Stores may or may not offer on-site consumption of menu items. This flexibility allows franchisees to tailor their store format to the specific needs and characteristics of their location. A Satellite Store might be suitable for areas with high foot traffic but limited space for seating, or in locations where the primary focus is on takeaway and delivery orders.
For prospective franchisees, this means that the Satellite Store model offers a potentially lower initial investment and a smaller operational footprint compared to a Production Store. However, it also means reliance on a Production Store for the supply of key ingredients like bagel dough and muffin batters. Careful consideration of location, customer demand, and logistical capabilities is essential when choosing between a Production Store and a Satellite Store franchise.