Background

The Bagel Bar was founded by Raymond Cowzer in response to a growing demand by working professionals for a healthier option to the standard sandwich, while incorporating a more international taste to the range of fillings and sauces used in creating our unique signature bagel sandwiches.

Since opening our doors on Poolbeg Street, Dublin 2, five years ago, demand for our product has been so great that we have expanded our business and currently operate 21 franchised stores, with 9 to follow in 2008. We believe this reflects the high quality and standards of our products and our continued commitment to customer service.

The Bagel Bar franchise is a wholly owned Irish company which operates company owned and franchised stores.

To ensure the highest quality product, The Bagel Bar operates an import and distribution company to supply authentic kosher bagels from the foremost bagel producer in England and have subsequently secured exclusive rights to supply the Irish market.

We are now one of the largest importers and distributors of bagels in Ireland and currently supply 40% of the coffee houses/café's and many hotels around the Dublin area.

The basic concept of The Bagel Bar is to offer a more sophisticated coffee/sandwich alternative, where people can enjoy excellent quality food in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our customer service and have built a reputation as an eatery that offers a varied menu with excellent standards.

Lately our work in developing the business has been recognized by The Irish Franchise Association, winning "Franchise Person of the Year" (Ray Cowzer) in 2004 followed by "Best Emerging Franchise" in 2005.