Tampa is set to welcome a New York City icon as H&H Bagels embarks on a major nationwide expansion. The beloved bagel chain, known for its authentic New York-style bagels since 1972, has signed franchise agreements for 50 new locations across the country, including a highly anticipated opening in Tampa, according to a press release from March 2024. The news was brought to our attention via a report by Tampa Bay Business Journal.
H&H Bagels plans to establish both franchise and company-owned locations in top U.S. metro markets. Florida will see several new spots, with franchises slated for West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Other cities set to join the H&H Bagels family include Santa Monica, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Dallas, and Washington, D.C.
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H&H planning major Florida expansion
The first franchise location is expected to debut in Boca Raton by the end of the summer 2024, followed by company-owned stores in New York’s Kips Bay and Penn Station.
“We’re thrilled to announce this monumental step forward in our nationwide expansion,” said Jay Rushin, CEO of H&H Bagels. “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.”
To complement its growth, H&H Bagels recently underwent a rebranding initiative, unveiling a fresh, modern aesthetic that nods to the company’s deep-rooted history while embracing its bright future.
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Where to find great bagels around Tampa
Tampa’s bagel lovers can look forward to experiencing the taste of New York right in their city as H&H Bagels continues its coast-to-coast journey.
We of course want to show love to Tampa’s current bagel hubs:
- Pete’s Bagels, 1804 E 4th Ave
- New York Bagel, 4534 W Village Dr
- Bagels Plus, 2706 E Fletcher Ave
- Zio’s NY Bagels, 19651 Bruce B Downs Blvd
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