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How Much Does a Long Island Bagel Café Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Long Island Bagel Café franchise costs between $585,200 and $882,100 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$585,200

Minimum Investment

$882,100

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Long Island Bagel Café Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $20,000 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Long Island Bagel Café Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Long Island Bagel Café franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · On signing Franchise Agreement $35,000

Real Estate $239,000 – $375,000

Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · As Arranged $225,000 – $325,000

Security Deposits As Arranged · As Arranged $4,000 – $30,000

Blueprints and Plans As Arranged · As Arranged $10,000 – $20,000

Equipment & Assets $255,600 – $345,500

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment As Arranged · As Arranged $225,000 – $300,000

All Signage As Arranged · As Arranged $15,000 – $20,000

Initial Inventory (Proprietary Items) As Arranged $5,000 – $10,000

Security System, Televisions, etc. As Arranged · As Arranged $4,000 – $8,000

Initial Inventory As Arranged $5,000

Computer/POS System As Arranged · As Arranged $1,600 – $2,500

Training $1,000 – $10,000

Travel, lodging and meals for initial training As Arranged $1,000 – $10,000

Working Capital & Reserves $37,600 – $80,600

Additional Funds - 3 Months As Arranged · As Arranged $37,600 – $80,600

Other Costs $17,000 – $36,000

Grand Opening Advertising As Arranged · First 90 Days of Operation $10,000 – $15,000

Professional Fees As Arranged · As Arranged $2,000 – $10,000

Insurance - 3 Months As Arranged · As Arranged $3,000 – $6,000

Licenses and Permits As Arranged · As Arranged $2,000 – $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $585,200 – $882,100

How Does Long Island Bagel Café Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Long Island Bagel Café's minimum investment of $585,200 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$585,200

Long Island Bagel Café Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$882,100

Long Island Bagel Café Max

$693,450

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Long Island Bagel Café?

The total startup cost for a Long Island Bagel Café franchise ranges from $585,200 to $882,100, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $239,000 to $375,000.

How much is the Long Island Bagel Café franchise fee?

The Long Island Bagel Café franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $20,000 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Long Island Bagel Café a good investment?

Long Island Bagel Café requires a total franchise investment of $585,200 to $882,100 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 86/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Long Island Bagel Café franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Long Island Bagel Café franchise owner make?

Long Island Bagel Café franchise locations report median gross sales of $3,083,746 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Long Island Bagel Café franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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