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title: "Barry Bagels Expands in Indiana with New Development Deal in Fort Wayne"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a9b458fe-c046-4f5f-a732-7de66da5e0a7
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260320_barry_bagels_expands_in_indiana_with_new_development_deal_in_fort_wayne.html
category: "Bakery & breakfast"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Bakery & breakfast"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-03-20T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:48:22.984Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Barry Bagels Expands in Indiana with New Development Deal in Fort Wayne

**TL;DR:** Barry Bagels has signed a new development agreement in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with the first location expected to open within the next 12 months. The brand is expanding in Indiana, which is a natural fit for its community-driven model.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-03-20. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260320_barry_bagels_expands_in_indiana_with_new_development_deal_in_fort_wayne.html).*

## Story

The first Fort Wayne location is expected to open within the next 12 months, introducing a neighborhood-focused store designed to serve as a go-to destination for fresh bagels, classic deli favorites, and convenient catering options for local businesses and families.

Fort Wayne’s growing population, expanding business community, and strong sense of local pride make it a natural fit for Barry Bagels’ community-driven model. The brand is known for delivering consistent quality and approachable pricing, creating an everyday routine stop for breakfast, lunch, and group gatherings.

“Fort Wayne is exactly the kind of market where Barry Bagels thrives,” said Jim Nusbaum, CEO of Barry Bagels Franchise Holdings. “We have deep roots in the Midwest, and expanding within Indiana is especially meaningful for us. This is a brand built on consistency, value, and being part of the weekly routine for families and professionals alike.”

“Fort Wayne is a dynamic market with strong neighborhoods and a growing business community, making it a natural fit for our brand,” said Mark Greenblatt, President of Barry Bagels Franchise Holdings. “We’re excited to introduce Barry Bagels to the area and believe residents will connect with a concept built on quality, consistency, and everyday value.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- market growth (topic)
- development deal (topic)
- Fort Wayne (location)
- Barry Bagels (company)
- Jim Nusbaum (person)
- Mark Greenblatt (person)
- Barry Bagels Franchise Holdings (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260320_barry_bagels_expands_in_indiana_with_new_development_deal_in_fort_wayne.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a9b458fe-c046-4f5f-a732-7de66da5e0a7).