Throughout 2009, Manhattan Bagel has satisfied franchise investors’ cravings for a quick-casual restaurant concept capable of feeding consumer hunger for quality, freshness, and value.
“We’ve built our presence in Northeastern U.S. markets to more than 60 stores in the chain and as a result there’s a real affinity for the Manhattan Bagel brand,” said Jeff O’Neill, chief executive officer and president of Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, the franchisor of Manhattan Bagel. “Both consumers and franchise investors throughout the region recognize that this brand’s freshly baked bagels, fresh-prepared breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and delicious brewed coffees are the foundation of a world-class concept.”
As the year winds down, momentum behind Manhattan Bagel continues to build. The brand is celebrating. the signing of three agreements to open restaurants in Summit, NJ, Warrington , Pa. and South Jersey and the opening of a new store in Morris Plains, NJ. In the fourth Quarter Manhattan Bagel anticipates opening one to three additional stores. With franchise expansion in full motion, company expectations are high for significant growth in 2010.