Bruegger's

Bruegger's Named Best Bagel Franchise

Dun and Bradstreet's AllBusiness names Bruegger's to its AllStar Franchise List for 2010

AllBusiness.com, a critically acclaimed online resource for business professionals, today announced Bruegger’s as its top franchisor in the bagel category, citing good financial health, longevity and brand awareness.

Known for its fresh-baked, authentic bagels and neighborhood feel, Bruegger’s added franchise units in five states in 2009, including its first franchise location in the greater Chicago area and a location at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. To date, the company has 105 franchise units throughout the U.S., approximately 35 percent of the chain’s 291 total units.

“With a strong sales to investment ratio and lower than average start up costs, combined with our commitment to brand excellence, our franchise is positioned for continued growth,” said Chris Cheek, Vice President of Franchise Development. “We are humbled and appreciative of this recognition from AllBusiness.”

AllBusiness.com ranks 300 “best of the best” opportunities for franchisees, based on financial strength as identified by its parent company Dun and Bradstreet, along with longevity, growth, size and web visibility.

In addition to the nod from AllBusiness.com, QSR Magazine recently named Bruegger’s one of its “10 Top Fast-Casual Franchise Deals,” Fast Casual included the chain in its Top 100 Fast Casual companies and Entrepreneur Magazine once again named Bruegger’s number 1 in the bagel category for 2009.

Bruegger’s continues its expansion plans in 2010 with a combination of company owned and franchised locations.