Business meetings can take place any time of day, but morning and late morning meets are the most common. Many organizers have started offering food to lighten the mood and encourage amicable conversation. However, it can be a big decision to decide what exactly to serve, and it may be up to the caterer to find a solution to questions like: What kind of food can we offer? Will there be kosher options? How will the food stay hot and fresh? What if we need to move around as we discuss? In this case, the answer that resolves all of the questions above can easily be bagels! They’re the perfect portable food, and can come in a variety of flavors for a variety of people. Even the pickiest eater is bound to find something they like in the mix, and they can pick and choose from the toppings for almost unlimited variety. Bagels can work for any time of day, from breakfast to lunch and everything in between. They’re light and easy-to-eat, and won’t upset any stomachs while still remaining tasty. For a busy person who missed breakfast or a tired employee dying to get lunch, … [Read more...]

Gas stations and corner stores see a lot of morning traffic. Whether people are grabbing coffee, filling up their tank, or grabbing a quick bite for lunch is always different, but one thing is for sure: a lot of them are skipping breakfast. An extra stop at a donut shop or a fast food place isn’t always realistic – it can be a drain on wallets as well as schedules. Why not offer them a quick, easy solution? If you want to entice people to buy more, a New Yorker Bagels display is the perfect way to convince people to grab one more thing before they head off to work. Who can deny the enticing look of a bagel in the morning? When you put the opportunity out there, more people are likely to buy and make a regularly scheduled morning stop out of it. Here are a few tips on how to get started and make the most of everyone’s mornings. After getting your display (and finding a reliable, fresh bagel wholesaler), it’s time to start promoting your new trade. From magnets to window displays, there are a lot of ways to promote yourself. Even word of mouth can go a long way in helping you … [Read more...]

Delis have long been a staple of city living, and continue to remain popular across the country. Finding a good bagel supplier will set your business apart from others, enhancing your reputation! Offering a variety of bagels for breakfast, and bagel sandwiches for lunch will attract a crowd looking for an alternative to the classic deli counters. Opening a business can be a challenging, yet very rewarding experience. Follow these steps to get started on opening your own small deli. Business Plan The first step in opening any business is coming up with a business plan. Brainstorm your menu, examine the initial and monthly expenses and come up with a marketing plan. Organizing these items will expedite the rest of the process and put you on the right track. Getting Licensed There are several licenses that will need to be acquired. A business license, food permits, along with setting up an LLC and EIN for tax purposes are all essential steps when starting your business. Contacting the local Small Business Administration, Department of Health and the Secretary of State … [Read more...]

Looking for a new product to roll out to your customers? Bagels are a proven seller that can appeal to a wide range of demographics, and when you partner with a reputable bagel bakery, the ROI for bagels can be through the roof. Not sure about selling bagels as part of your menu? Here are five reasons we’ve seen that shop-owners have hesitated to start selling bagels – and our answers for each one. How am I supposed to add bagel making into my daily schedule? You don’t have to! You can offer a full daily complement of bagels simply by placing an order with New Yorker Bagels and setting them out in your display case. No equipment or extra space or time needed – just your daily order, delivered fresh from our wholesale bakery. How will I compete with the bagel shop down the street? Chances are, their bagels aren’t New Yorker Bagels. Our bagels practically sell themselves, and you’ll quickly get a reputation for being the “better bagel” destination. Presumably you also sell other things, and can be a one stop shop for all of the morning or lunch crowd instead of just a … [Read more...]

Fresh baked bagels are always popular, with entire generations rediscovering this tasty, healthy alternative to the doughnut that can be eaten at any time of day, in any company, without judgmental stares or odd looks. Bagels are a “grown-up” food that still has appeal for kids – a delicious standby for a quick breakfast and equally delicious for lunch. It can be made sweeter with toppings such as fruit, savory with lox and cream cheese, or eaten warm and lavished with butter for a succulent, belly warming snack. However, you may feel that bagels are too much hassle, for one reason or another, and haven’t seen fit to offer them at your place of business. Here are some common reason business owners hesitate to add bagels to the menu: No-one has asked for bagels. Well, they probably don’t see them on your menu and figure it’s hopeless! Adding bagels could energize your customer base and bring in new customers who hadn’t ventured in before simply because they wanted a bagel instead. There’s a bagel shop down the street. There’s zero guarantee that their bagels are loved by … [Read more...]

Your deli, coffee shop, pastry destination, or 24 hour diner probably caters to a wide range of customers, but you can always seek to drum up new business. However, your repeat business is only as good as your product, and the more items you offer, the more important it is to pick and choose what you do in house and what you outsource. Simple rolls, fresh baked bread, small pastries, and other items can be easy to do in the comfort of your own shop, given time and space limitations. However, there are plenty of fresh baked goods you’d be better off getting from a whole sale baker, or a specialist in a particular kind of bread. Top among these great selling but hard to set up for and make consistently items are the two round breads with a hole – one sweet, one savory. While the doughnut is more commonly associated with breakfast, bagels can be an all-day seller, especially if you provide plenty of great toppings to go along with the chewy, crusty bread. Making doughnuts requires a lot of space for mixing, rolling, proofing, and raising the dough – then you have to have the … [Read more...]