Bagelstein
Founded in Strasbourg in 2011, Bagelstein is a French bakery franchise with over 100 European stores. It offers freshly made bagels, baked treats and flexible formats for UK franchise partners.
About Bagelstein
Bagelstein is a French bakery and bagel franchise launched in Strasbourg in 2011 by Thierry Veil and Gilles Abecassis. Inspired by the founders’ experience of everyday bagel culture in the United States, the brand brought an American-style food concept to the French market.
Its menu centres on freshly made bagels alongside products prepared and baked in-house, including cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, muffins and pecan pies. This emphasis on its own bakery products gives Bagelstein a distinctive offering across savoury meals and sweet treats.
The network has expanded beyond France into Luxembourg, Switzerland and Italy, with further openings reported in Morocco and India. The brand has more than 100 reported European stores and offers flexible restaurant, kiosk and compact formats. Bagelstein is now seeking franchise partners to introduce and develop the concept in the UK.
Why franchise with Bagelstein
- Established French bagel franchise founded in 2011, with more than 100 reported stores across Europe.
- International expansion experience, with the brand developing its presence in India and Morocco.
- Freshly made bagels complemented by an in-house range of cookies, brownies and other baked desserts.
- Flexible franchise formats include high-street shops, kiosks and compact or container-style units.
- UK franchise opportunities for defined-territory partners seeking to develop the Bagelstein concept.
- Project-management support for site development helps partners plan and establish new locations.
Investment breakdown
| Minimum investment | €120,000 |
|---|---|
| Maximum investment | €200,000 |
| Total investment (typical site) | €120,000 to €200,000 |
| Franchise fee | €45,000 |
What's expected of a franchisee
Property requirements
Bagelstein favours high-street shops, shopping centres, kiosks and compact or container-style units. Suitable sites include city centres, railway stations, airports, travel hubs and university areas. Strong pedestrian footfall is essential, with mid-sized cities a particular focus. Smaller outlets and kiosks may suit transport locations and the UK rollout. Exact floor areas and technical specifications should be confirmed with the franchisor.
Training and support
Bagelstein provides a project-management kit to support new site development, covering quantity surveys, layout plans, project coordination and site acceptance. Its investment package includes fit-out, equipment, furniture, decoration and a layout kit. The company has also reportedly strengthened its resources, tools and processes through expansion in India. Franchisees should confirm the scope of training and ongoing operational support directly with Bagelstein.
Operational requirements
Bagelstein operates through high-street shops, kiosks and compact or container-style units in city centres, shopping centres and transport hubs. Daily operations focus on preparing and serving bagels alongside the brand’s bakery and dessert range, with consistent product quality and presentation essential. Franchisees must manage staffing, stock, customer service and hygiene standards. Fit-out, equipment and furniture are included in the quoted investment package.
Experience required
Bagelstein seeks committed franchise partners capable of developing defined territories across the UK. Suitable applicants should have strong commercial awareness, organisational skills and the financial capacity to secure high-footfall sites and support multi-site expansion. Partners must maintain consistent food quality, uphold brand standards and work closely with the franchisor. Experience in hospitality, retail, property development or multi-site operations would be advantageous.
Territory availability
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