Barry Bagels
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Baked Goods: Miscellaneous
Fresh Bagels, Proven Business
Join a beloved Ohio brand baking fresh bagels since 1972.
Revenue Potential$3,007,761from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units16from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Barry Bagels is a family-owned and operated business that has been a community staple for decades. Known for boiling and baking bagels fresh in small batches throughout the day, the franchise partners with entrepreneurial owners to run traditional retail locations and non-traditional express spots in places like hospitals, schools, and food courts.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
The franchise offers a capital-efficient hub-and-spoke model that enables multiple revenue streams including retail, catering, and wholesale. Franchisees receive exclusive territorial rights and comprehensive support ranging from site selection to real-time reporting technology. The brand is an established, family-owned community staple with decades of refined operations and a commitment to fresh products.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
$3,007,761
2025 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $99,000–$514,000
- Franchise fee
- $20,000
- Cash Required
- $160,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Franchisees receive comprehensive pre-opening training at an operating Barry Bagels location, plus onsite staff training around the time of their grand opening. Ongoing support includes periodic field visits, business meetings, and access to a confidential operations manual covering daily operations, food preparation, staffing, and marketing. The team also provides continuing operational, technical, and supply chain management assistance.
Ideal candidate
Barry Bagels is looking for entrepreneurial individuals who love working with people and possess local store marketing knowledge. While prior restaurant or retail experience is helpful, it is not required. Candidates must possess solid business management skills, a strong work ethic, excellent customer relations, and a dedication to their local community. Owners are expected to actively participate in the day-to-day operations and management of their locations.