What is the deadline for opening a Brueggers Bagels Bakery after signing the Franchise Agreement?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
have approved. You are responsible for obtaining all zoning and health permits at your own expense.
The typical time for a new Bakery to open is nine months after we sign the Franchise Agreement. The actual time will vary depending on the availability of financing, the type of retail development in which the Bakery is to be located, and the time you need to obtain the necessary permits and licenses for the construction and operation of the Bakery. None of these factors is within our control.
We will provide our then-current on-site opening assistance for the first two Bakeries you develop. For a Licensed Bakery, we will provide on-site support for a period of one week commencing with the Grand Opening.
We have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement if you do not open the Bakery within nine months after signing the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, MANUALS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 32–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is generally expected to open their bakery within nine months of signing the Franchise Agreement. However, this timeframe is subject to several factors that can cause it to vary.
The actual time required to open a Brueggers Bagels location can depend on the franchisee's ability to secure financing, the type of retail development where the bakery will be located, and the time it takes to obtain necessary permits and licenses for construction and operation. These factors are outside of Brueggers Bagels's control, meaning the franchisee bears the risk of delays related to these issues.
Brueggers Bagels retains the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement if the franchisee fails to open the bakery within the specified nine-month timeframe. If the franchisee also has a Development Agreement, failure to meet the opening deadline could also lead to the termination of the Development Agreement and any other related Franchise Agreements. This emphasizes the importance of careful planning and diligent execution in the pre-opening phase to avoid potential penalties.