Bagel Corner
Founded in 2010, Bagel Corner is a French bakery and café franchise serving bagels, salads and desserts. With 37 reported locations in France, it seeks UK master franchise partners from €200,000.
About Bagel Corner
Bagel Corner is a French fast-casual bakery and café franchise established in 2010 by Rachid Ez-Zaidi and Michael Cohen. Inspired by a trip to Hungary, the founders introduced freshly prepared bagels to the French market. The brand has grown to 37 reported locations, serving customers throughout the day.
Its menu features customisable bagels, salads, desserts, speciality coffees, teas and smoothies. Compact stores, small teams and preparation methods that do not require traditional kitchen extraction support a flexible operating model suited to city centres, shopping centres and transport hubs.
Bagel Corner is seeking regional and national master franchise partners to develop its UK presence. The turnkey concept welcomes hands-on operators and investors, including those without previous restaurant experience, and offers established products, operating procedures and franchise development support.
Why franchise with Bagel Corner
- Established French bakery franchise with 37 reported locations and a distinctive bagel-focused menu.
- All-day dining menu featuring customisable bagels, salads, desserts and speciality hot and cold drinks.
- Compact 40-120 sqm restaurant formats suited to city centres, shopping centres and transport hubs.
- Turnkey operating model with small teams and no requirement for traditional kitchen extraction.
- Initial investment from €200,000, with a minimum personal financial contribution of €70,000.
- UK regional and national master franchise opportunities, with support before and after opening.
Investment breakdown
| Minimum investment | €200,000 |
|---|---|
| Franchise fee | €25,000 |
| Management service fee | 5% of turnover |
| Marketing contribution | 1% of turnover |
| Agreement term | 7 years |
What's expected of a franchisee
Property requirements
Bagel Corner seeks high-footfall premises in city centres, shopping centres and travel hubs. Restaurants typically require 40-120 sqm, with space for food preparation, ordering, displays, storage and optional seating. The compact concept does not require traditional kitchen extraction, offering flexibility across retail settings. Store design should reflect brand standards, while frontage, utilities and other technical requirements must be confirmed with the franchisor.
Training and support
Bagel Corner supports franchisees before, during and after opening through its turnkey operating model. Assistance covers restaurant setup, brand design, established preparation methods and delivery of its bagel, food and drinks menu. Partners can access established beverage suppliers and guidance on maintaining operational standards and developing sales channels. Specific training duration, marketing provision and ongoing field support should be confirmed directly with the franchisor.
Operational requirements
Bagel Corner franchisees manage food preparation, stock, staffing, customer service and daily administration across an all-day bakery and café operation. They must maintain food quality, hygiene, presentation and brand standards while following established procedures and relevant regulations. Stores may offer dine-in and takeaway service, using a small team and simple preparation methods. Master franchise partners must also have the resources to develop and support multiple restaurants.
Experience required
Bagel Corner welcomes hands-on operators and investors, with no previous restaurant experience required. Applicants should demonstrate commercial awareness, management skills and the ability to maintain service standards. Standard restaurant franchisees need a minimum personal contribution of €70,000. UK master franchise partners should have the financial and organisational capacity to secure sites, develop multiple restaurants and support network growth.
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