The Great American Bagel is an award-winning bagel bakery and deli concept specializing in big, fresh bagels. Since 1987, we have been using only the finest ingredients, offering a delicious array of fresh menu items served in a clean and friendly neighborhood setting.

Whether it’s our homemade, hand-packed cream cheese varieties, made-to-order deli and panini sandwiches or our signature line of Tomazzo® pizza bagels, our selections appeal to appetites of all sizes. We also offer savory soups, fresh salads, gourmet coffees and hot or iced espresso drinks. Our unique holiday shapes and seasonal flavors have become landmark items. Extensive catering options make entertaining a breeze for corporate meetings, events and parties.

Our privately held, Westmont, IL-based company currently has over 60 locations in more than 18 states. The Great Canadian Bagel, our affiliate, maintains over 15 units across Canada. Our concept is easily adaptable to traditional storefront locations as well as non-traditional sites such as airports, universities and tollway plazas.

We’re always looking for strong operators to uphold and extend our long-standing reputation for great food, good service and a comfortable environment. If you love our bagels, like our concept and think you would enjoy the challenges (and rewards) of franchising, The Great American Bagel would love to hear from you!