Bruegger’s - Real Estate

About Us

Why do landlords love having Bruegger's as a tenant?

Bruegger's is a proven concept. We have been opening bakeries since 1983, with nearly 300 in operation today. We plan to continue opening new bakeries in great sites every year, in both new and existing markets. Bruegger's develops both corporate and franchise bakeries, depending upon the market. Our current landlords view us as an ideal tenant because we offer:

A destination food service concept
An alcohol-free menu
Off-peak parking
A grease-free environment with products that are baked, not fried, and contain no shortening
Limited hours
High sales per square foot

Prospective Sites

Bruegger's Bagels succeeds in a variety of locations such as downtowns, strip centers, shopping centers, college towns, airports, and traditional drive-to, quick-service locations. We believe any site where educated, sophisticated consumers can be found has potential to be a successful Bruegger's Bakery Café.

Tenant Requirements

Utilities: 400 amp, 1.5" water line, 4" sewer line, Gas Supply Line to provide minimum pressure of 890,000 BTU's

HVAC: 1 ton/130 sq. ft. (15 ton minimum), Complete system including ductwork

Square Footage

A wide range, but often 1,800-2,200 square feet

Demographics

Preferred trade area demographics and business characteristics generally consist of:

Total population greater than 20,000 within 2 miles
Medium household income greater than $50,000
Highly educated population, with a good percentage of Bachelor and graduate degrees
High percentage of white collar workers
High daytime population

Visibility & Access

We are a morning, lunchtime and weekend eatery. The optimal location is highly visible and easily accessible to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The larger the storefront and larger the signage, the better. We prefer to be located on the inbound morning commuter side. Convenient customer parking is key in suburban areas.

Trade Area Activity

We prefer to locate in busy areas with a healthy concentration of community-focused, "daily use" shopping such as post offices, dry cleaners, drug stores and banks. Preferred co-tenants include high-end grocery stores (e.g. Wholefoods), upscale coffee shops (e.g. Starbucks, Caribou), popular apparel, home furnishings and bookstores. It is also beneficial to have a high concentration of white collar offices, hospitals and universities nearby.