Does a Brueggers Bagels developer have options to acquire additional franchises or development rights under the Development Agreement?

According to Brueggers Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you enter into a Development Agreement with Brueggers Bagels, you will not have any options, rights of first refusal, or similar rights to acquire additional franchises or development rights. This means that the Development Agreement does not provide any mechanism for developers to expand their holdings beyond the initially agreed-upon Development Area.

This lack of options to acquire additional franchises or development rights could limit a developer's growth potential within the Brueggers Bagels system. If a developer successfully establishes and operates multiple Brueggers Bagels locations within their Development Area and wishes to further expand, they would need to negotiate a new agreement with Brueggers Bagels, and the company is under no obligation to grant it. This differs from some franchise systems that offer developers the right of first refusal or other preferential treatment for new territories or franchise opportunities.

It is important for prospective developers to consider this limitation when evaluating the Brueggers Bagels franchise opportunity. While the initial Development Agreement provides the right to develop within a specific area, it does not guarantee future expansion opportunities. Developers should discuss their long-term growth plans with Brueggers Bagels during the due diligence process to understand the potential for future expansion and the factors that Brueggers Bagels will consider when evaluating requests for additional development rights.