The Great American Bagel Bakery is a privately owned restaurant franchise started in 1987. The company is based in Westmont, Illinois. Currently, there are 52 locations in 12 states.[1]
History
The Great American Bagel was established in 1987 by president Wayne Flately. The Great American Bagel started franchising in 1994 with the help of Pat Ross, retired founder and president of Rax Restaurants.[2]
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References
- Great American Bagel Bakery - About Us retrieved 4 July 2009^
- Carolyn Walkup. bnet: Rax Restaurants founder to head Great American Bagel franchising Nation's Restaurant News, 24 Oct 1994, retrieved 4 July 2009^