H&H Bagels Goes National with Franchise Expansion

New Yorkers have long known H&H Bagels as the gold standard and now this icon is hitting the road! H&H Bagels, whose classic kettle-boiled creations have been a Manhattan must-have since 1972, just announced its first location outside NYC. The new Boca Raton shop, set to open in the next few weeks, kicks off an ambitious expansion fueled by franchising.

"The anticipation down here in Florida is off the charts," said H&H CEO Jay Rushin. "So many people here know H&H, and they're getting impatient!"

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It's no wonder - the brand's signature bagels, made with their original artisanal water method, have gained a cult following over the past 50 years. Fans will soon be able to get their H&H fix across the country, with over 50 franchise locations planned from coast to coast. 

Hot spots like Santa Monica, Chicago, Dallas and D.C. are all on deck for H&H shops in the coming year. The compact 1,300-1,900 sq ft stores are a franchisee's dream, making it easy to secure prime real estate.

H&H has come a long way from its single Upper West Side shop in the 70s. The brand skyrocketed to fame with appearances on hit shows like "Seinfeld" and "Sex and the City." With seven NYC locations, including outposts at LaGuardia, JFK and the Moynihan Train Hall, H&H is already an empire on its home turf.