Did any Brueggers Bagels outlets cease operations for reasons other than termination, non-renewal, or reacquisition by the franchisor in any state between 2022 and 2024?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | | 2023 | 52 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | | 2024 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
Table 4 STATUS OF COMPANY-OWNED OUTLETS 2022 to 2024 (Note 1)
| State / Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Connecticut | ||||||
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Florida | ||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Iowa | ||||||
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Kentucky | ||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 55–61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, some outlets did cease operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor between 2022 and 2024. Specifically, the data shows this occurred with company-owned stores, not franchised locations.
In 2022, one company-owned Brueggers Bagels location in Nebraska and one in Minnesota closed. In 2023, one company-owned Brueggers Bagels location in New York, one in North Carolina, one in Pennsylvania, and one in Virginia closed. In 2024, one company-owned Brueggers Bagels location in New York, one in North Carolina, and one in Pennsylvania closed.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the importance of understanding the reasons behind these closures. While franchised locations did not close for 'other reasons', the closure of company-owned stores may reflect broader market challenges or strategic decisions by Brueggers Bagels that could impact all locations, including franchises. It would be prudent to discuss these specific closures with the franchisor to understand the circumstances and any potential implications for new franchisees.