Start a Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise in 2025

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $378K - $525K

Units as of 2025: 5 25.0% over 3 years

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe may be an excellent bakery cafe and bagel shop where hungry customers can feed on fresh, baked-onsite dishes. Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe also serves specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.

When the store first started in Connecticut, it was named the Bagel Stop. In 1992, the business began to franchise. It was then that the company’s name was changed to Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe.

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe is seeking to add more franchisees to its repertoire.

Why You May Want to Start a Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise

Since 1992, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe has begun franchising to help them own and grow in more defined and protected areas. This strategy has allowed Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe franchisees to maximize efficiencies in labor, food, and energy costs while creating an avenue for success.

Opening a Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe franchise could have more predictable outcomes than investing in a newer brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

What Might Make a Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise a Good Choice?

Being a Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe franchisee means that you may gain the appeal of a locally-owned store in which your community members can gather and share delicious meals ranging from deli-style sandwiches to soups and salads.

To be part of the Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

How to Open a Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise

As is the case with any other franchise opportunity, you need to research Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe franchises to ensure that yours will do well in your community. While healthy competition is often a good thing, too much of it can inhibit your Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe’s location growth. Due diligence is also essential before making any commitments or signing any documents. You may want to speak to current franchisees of Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe to get a clearer picture of a franchisee's expectations.

A typical franchise agreement with Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe runs for ten years. Franchisees may be allowed to renew their contract if they meet Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe's requirements.

If awarded a franchise, franchisees may receive support from the Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe brand throughout the franchising process. In addition to pre-opening training, franchisees could receive support through brand awareness, marketing, research, and construction. Franchisees may also receive hands-on training and continued support after opening their franchise location.

It may be a good idea to speak with an attorney or financial advisor to ensure if you have the necessary financial resources to own and operate a Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe franchise.

Company Overview

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe

Industry	Food
Related Categories	Miscellaneous Baked Goods, Bagels, Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch Restaurants
Founded	1990
Parent Company	Between Rounds Franchise Corp.
Leadership	Jerry Puiia, President
Corporate Address	19A John Fitch Blvd., Rte. 5 South Windsor, CT 06074
Social	Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube

Business Overview

Franchising Since	1992 (33 years)
# of employees at HQ	3
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont
# of Units	5 (as of 2025)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$25,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$378,000 - $525,000
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$100,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$50,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	50% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	Varies
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	10 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

In-House Financing	Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee
Third Party Financing	Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	108 hours
Classroom Training	10 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	8
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes