PopUp Bagels

Landing in the top spot of the 2026 Future 50 is PopUp Bagels, a concept that started selling bagels and schmears at its first drive-thru in 2021.

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Einstein Bros. Bagels produces 200 million bagels annually in a $3.3 billion US market.

Fresh Dining Concepts, a multi-brand franchisee of iconic, category-leading food and beverage brands, today announced that it has rebranded as Green Shoot Brands (GSB).

Green Shoot Brands’ portfolio includes Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Dave's Hot Chicken, Jamba, Little Caesars Pizza, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and PopUp Bagels.

The franchise industry has no shortage of concepts looking to grow.

The “Not Famous but Known®” bagel brand serves its signature bagels hot from the oven and whole, made to be ripped apart and dipped into schmear.

ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- This summer, Papa Johns and Not Famous but Known® PopUp Bagels are uniting two brands with devoted followings and a shared commitment to craftsmanship for a…

PopUp Bagels launches Hot Pepper Parmesan Cream Cheese with Jonas Brothers.

Wingstop surpasses $5 billion in systemwide sales with 3,000 restaurants globally

The artisan bagel brand has hired former Moe’s Southwest Grill executive Mike Smith to lead operations as the company enters its next growth phase.

LAS VEGAS, July 27, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- PopUp Bagels will make its Nevada debut in Henderson, marking the first of seven planned locations across the Silver State.

PopUp Bagels and Natalie’s Juices partner for Tangerine Dream Butter Schmear

PopUp Bagels celebrated the grand opening of its first New Jersey location at 220 South Avenue in Westfield, according to Levin Management Corporation (LMC), leasing and managing agent for the property.

The bagel brand plans to add 300 domestic locations by 2030, utilizing a new 'Elevate the Morning' store prototype to reach the 1,000-unit milestone.

The brand is preparing for scalable growth with a new store prototype as more consumers opt for bagels for breakfast and beyond.

To Empire Builders, today's newsletter includes some thoughts on my latest podcast interview - with CEO & Owner of a very underrated bagel franchise - as well as a quick…

Tiger Global Management has invested in the PopUp Bagels franchise, which now claims a valuation of $300 million.

Tiger Global’s investment in PopUp Bagels at a $300 million valuation signals high investor confidence in the brand's rapid territory sales and reported unit volumes.

DALLAS, March 24, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- PopUp Bagels is expanding throughout Texas with its first location in Dallas.

PopUp Bagels signed 300 franchise locations, reaching a company milestone and expanding its national presence.

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In an industry long considered settled, PopUp Bagels has stirred things up.

PopUp Bagels, a fast-growing bagel brand known for its simple yet high-quality offerings, is launching a national franchising strategy to expand its footprint across the U.S.