BAB Systems offers fast casual restaurants that provide fresh baked products including our Bagels and Muffins. Our products are unsurpassed in quality and variety of offerings. We also offer a full-line of breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
BAB Systems include three franchise brands:
- Big Apple Bagels,
- My Favorite Muffin, and
- Brewster’s Coffee.
BAB Systems History
BAB Systems has been franchising since 1993 and has been continually franchising under the same corporate ownership as public company since 1996.
| Total Number of Units: |
101 |
| Franchised Units: |
101 |
| Year Established: |
1993 |
| Franchising Since: |
1993 |
Benefits of Owning a BAB Systems Franchise
The BAB system provides a comprehensive program that allows franchisees to own their own business with the support of a stable growing company. Successful franchisees understand the value of great products and great service in a primarily daytime business:
- No late nights,
- No weekend nights.
This is a franchise that allows you to have a personal life as well as a business.
Financial Investment
| Total Initial Investment: |
$252,300 - 374,800 |
| Franchise Fee: |
$25,000 |
| Liquid Capital Required: |
$80,000 |
| Net Worth Required: |
$300,000 |
| Financial Assistance: |
Third-Party SBA Registry |
| Start-Up Capital: |
Included in investment |
Training and Support
Training is at our corporate offices in Deerfield, Illinois, followed by on-site training prior to opening at the franchisee's location. The initial training is followed by on-site assistance by one of our experienced business consultants for a period of 5 to 7 days.
| Does Corporate Assist in Site Selection: |
Yes |
| Does Corporate Provide Advertising and Marketing (Local, National): |
Materials and formatting ads, placing ads with the franchise contribution. |
| Does Corporate Provide Continued Training: |
Yes |
Franchise Requirements
The operator of the franchise is required to attend the training, and we allow for two people per franchise. We are looking for people who understand business, and prior restaurant experience is not required.
Location Requirements
Typically, a 1800 square-foot strip center location with good visibility and easy access. Population in the 40,000 for a three-mile radius but may be adjusted for special circumstances.
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