Where are the Big Apple Bagels stores located that are under license agreements?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As of the date of this disclosure document, there are 3 license agreements between BAB and 3 licensees for a Big Apple Bagels Store; those stores are located in Naperville, Illinois, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and Castro Valley, California. The Big Apple Bagels store in Naperville, Illinois was originally owned by the founder of the Big Apple Bagels proprietary bagel recipes and cream cheese spread recipes as well as the brand name. The license agreement, when the franchise concept was launched, provided that the Naperville store would continue to be able to operate and use all the Marks in use by BAGELS franchisees without paying any royalties or Marketing Fees. The Wisconsin licensee was originally a BAB franchisee, but converted to a licensee in 2019 upon expiration of its franchise agreement with BAB. The California licensee was originally a BAB franchisee, but
converted to a licensee in 2023 upon expiration of its franchise agreement with BAB. None of the 3 licensees pays BAB royalties or Marketing Fees.
BAB is also the licensor of 1 License Agreement for a My Favorite Muffin Store located in North Brunswick, New Jersey.
As of the issuance date of this disclosure document, we do not offer license agreements for any brands.
BAB may in the future enter into license agreements with third parties granting them the right to sell one or more Branded Products within an area of their outlets devoted to the sale of Branded Products. The sale of Branded Products by such third parties will constitute a relatively small percentage (less than 20%) of their total sales.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATE (FDD pages 10–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Apple Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are currently three Big Apple Bagels stores operating under license agreements. These stores are located in Naperville, Illinois; Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; and Castro Valley, California.
Notably, the Naperville, Illinois location holds historical significance as it was originally owned by the founder of the Big Apple Bagels proprietary recipes. The licensing agreement for this store allows it to continue operating and using the brand's trademarks without paying royalties or marketing fees. The Wisconsin and California licensees were previously franchisees who converted to licensees upon the expiration of their franchise agreements in 2019 and 2023, respectively. Similar to the Naperville location, these licensees are also exempt from paying royalties or marketing fees to Big Apple Bagels.
It's important to note that Big Apple Bagels also has a license agreement for a My Favorite Muffin store in North Brunswick, New Jersey. However, as of the issuance date of the FDD, Big Apple Bagels is not offering license agreements for any of its brands. While the company may consider future license agreements allowing third parties to sell branded products within their outlets, these sales are projected to constitute a small percentage (less than 20%) of the third parties' total sales.