How much does a BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $512,500–$745,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise owners make?

BIG APPLE BAGELS discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. BIG APPLE BAGELS scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise

BAG Production Store Franchise · FDD 2006 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$512,500–$745,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is BIG APPLE BAGELS worth it? How it compares to 21 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	steeper than 60% of retail & business services franchises
Startup cost	from $512,500	pricier than 95% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	2.1% of outlets	better than most (median 3.6%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 not disclosed in FDD excerpts provided.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

One outlet ceased operations 2024-2025; stable 49-outlet network with minimal churn.

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BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise — frequently asked

How much does a BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $512,500–$745,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise owners make?: BIG APPLE BAGELS discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise failure rate?: One outlet ceased operations 2024-2025; stable 49-outlet network with minimal churn.
Is a BIG APPLE BAGELS franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. BIG APPLE BAGELS scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2006). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with BIG APPLE BAGELS or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.