What was the total number of Brueggers Bagels outlets at the end of 2024?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 53 | 52 | -1 |
| 2023 | 52 | 49 | -3 | |
| 2024 | 49 | 48 | -1 | |
| Company | 2022 | 136 | 135 | -1 |
| 2023 | 135 | 132 | -3 | |
| 2024 | 132 | 130 | -2 | |
| Total | 2022 | 189 | 187 | -2 |
| 2023 | 187 | 181 | -6 | |
| 2024 | 181 | 178 | -3 |
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, at the end of 2024, there were a total of 178 Brueggers Bagels outlets. This total is comprised of 48 franchised outlets and 130 company-owned outlets.
Over the course of 2024, the number of franchised locations decreased by 1, while the number of company-owned locations decreased by 2. This resulted in a net decrease of 3 total Brueggers Bagels locations during the year.
Prospective franchisees should note this recent trend of outlet closures. While not drastic, the consistent decline in both franchised and company-owned locations over the past three years (2022-2024) could indicate challenges within the Brueggers Bagels system. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to investigate the reasons behind these closures and understand Brueggers Bagels's plans to address this trend before investing in a franchise.