Open a Store

Welcome to The Great American Bagel!

If you are inclined to embark on a business venture and would consider becoming part of our family, please fill out the Personal Profile below or contact me directly at Chris@GreatAmericanBagel.соm. We will be happy to answer all your questions, explain the process of becoming a franchisee, and should you decide to work with us, we will guide you through the process. We pride ourselves on maintaining a close, family-like, relationship with all our franchisees.

If you wish to learn more about becoming a franchisee, please read Obtaining a Store.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Chris Lettieri, President
The Great American Bagel Enterprises, Inc.

Obtain a Store

The Great American Bagel opened its first bagel bakery in 1987 in Westmont, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. This store was so well received that within a few short years, The Great American Bagel began opening bagel bakeries throughout Chicago and offering The Great American Bagel franchises to those seeking exciting new business opportunities. Today, The Great American Bagel proudly operates restaurants across the United States, Canada and the Middle East.

Our stores offer a wide variety of bagels, cream cheese spreads, made-to-order sandwiches, gourmet soups, panini sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, coffee selections and catering.

First Steps

Please review the Investment Summary (PDF file), then complete the Personal Profile online form below or contact Chris Lettieri directly at Chris@GreatAmericanBagel.соm.

Personal Profile

About You

General Information

Have you ever owned a business?
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Operating a successful TGAB store requires a commitment from the owner/operator. Are you prepared to dedicate your full time and attention to your store?
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Will you have a partner? If yes, they will be required to fill out the Personal Profile as well.
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Financial Information

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The total value of your cash savings, stocks and bonds, 401K savings, pension plans, retirement savings, value of real estate properties and other assets.

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The total value of notes payable to banks, lenders, or others, including mortgage loans, your payable accounts and other liabilites.

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Total assets minus total liabilities.

In submitting this form I affirm that all information entered above is true and accurate as of this day. I understand this information will be kept in strict confidence and used solely to determine my future relationship with The Great American Bagel, it will not be sold or shared with third parties.

Simply enter your full name in the field below and click Submit. Your name entered below is a equivalent to your handwritten signature.

04/27/24