H&H Bagels, established in 1972 in New York City, has recently inked franchise deals for its 50th location, marking a significant milestone in its nationwide expansion efforts set to kick off this year, as per a press release. The forthcoming locations span various states including California (Santa Monica), Connecticut (Stamford), Florida (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville), Illinois (Chicago), Massachusetts (Boston), Michigan (Detroit), New York (Kips Bay, Penn Station, Times Square, Penn District), Tennessee (Knoxville), Texas (Dallas), Virginia (Northern, Virginia Beach/Norfolk), and Washington D.C. This expansion marks the first time H&H Bagels ventures beyond NYC with a Boca Raton, Florida location slated to open by year’s end, since the introduction of its franchise program in 2021.
CEO Jay Rushin expressed excitement about this significant milestone, stating, “We’re thrilled to announce this monumental step forward in our nationwide expansion. We’ve assembled a group of exceptional franchisees to join us on this journey as we work to bring H&H from New York to your neighborhood.”
In anticipation of its expansion, H&H Bagels recently underwent a rebranding initiative last month, signaling its commitment to delivering its renowned bagels and flavors beyond its NYC roots.