Knead a Bagel

Knead a Bagel: Craft Your Future with Authentic New York–Style Bagels

Knead a Bagel brings real New York–style bagels to Australian communities. Hand-crafted. Traditionally boiled. Baked fresh every day.

Since 2019, we’ve been crafting authentic New York–style bagels for the Australian market — hand-crafted, traditionally boiled, and baked fresh. What started as a passion for getting the recipe just right has grown into a thriving bakery concept with strong demand across retail stores, catering, wholesale supply, and farmers’ markets.

Now, as we expand across Victoria and beyond, we’re inviting like-minded franchise partners to join us and share exceptional bagels with their communities and build a business they can be proud of.

Knead a Bagel: Built on Craft, Community & Care

Knead a Bagel isn’t just about bagels; it’s about doing things properly.

Our reputation has been built on quality ingredients, consistency, and the unmistakable aroma of freshly baked bagels that draws customers through the door. We focus on a simple, refined menu to deliver strong margins while keeping operations manageable and efficient.

Behind the scenes, the brand is led by a hospitality professional with over 35 years of experience in the food industry. Every part of the franchise model has been designed to deliver strong returns, not just financially, but in terms of time and lifestyle. No late-night trading. No overwhelming menus. Just a focused, morning-driven business with real growth potential.

Franchise Support

As a franchise partner, you’ll receive genuine support every step of the way, including:

• Guidance with site selection and store fit-out
• Comprehensive training in product preparation and store operations
• Marketing tools to help you connect with your local community
• Reliable supply chain coordination
• POS and reporting systems for clear business insights
• Ongoing operational and business mentoring

We succeed when our franchise partners succeed, and we’re committed to growing together.

We’re Looking for People Who Care

Knead a Bagel is seeking warm, motivated franchise partners who take pride in quality and love being part of their local community.

The ideal franchisee:

• Wants to build a business they can truly call their own
• Values support, structure, and proven systems
• Has strong people skills and enjoys connecting with customers
• Is reliable, driven, and open to learning
• Is looking for a business that offers both strong returns and a better work–life balance

Hospitality experience is helpful but not essential, as we provide the training and support you need to feel confident from day one.

Knead a Bagel has been designed as a lower-cost entry franchise compared to many café and QSR brands.

The ideal franchisee may be an owner-operator or investor and values structure, systems, and ongoing support. Hospitality experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training is provided.

If you’re ready to invest in a franchise combining authentic food, real support, and the opportunity to build a business with heart, Knead a Bagel could be the perfect fit for you. 

Request a copy of our prospectus for more information.