PopUp Bagels

PopUp Bagels is expanding nationwide with 300 new franchise deals. The article also references unrelated local news updates.

PopUp Bagels is opening its second Charlotte location at Plaza Midwood’s Commonwealth development on July 10. The 1,440-square-foot shop will host a grand opening event from 8 to 11 a.m. Managing partner Deepen Patel of Onyx Brands praised the area’s appreciation for quality and the brand’s simple concept.

PopUp Bagels collaborated with Oishii Berry to reintroduce a strawberry schmear made from high-quality Nikko Berries, which sold out quickly due to its flavor and ripeness. The partnership, which took place from June 18th to July 1st, received positive customer reactions, with many praising the sweetness and nostalgic appeal of the berries.

Dallas has improved its bagel scene over the past decade, and PopUp Bagels is opening its third local shop in McKinney. The article questions whether the chain's $15 minimum for a 3-pack of bagels will succeed in the area.

PopUp Bagels, a private equity-backed East Coast brand, opened in Chicago with long lines and wait times exceeding two hours. Customers, including some who traveled three hours, waited to purchase kettle-boiled bagels and schmear.

Tiger Global has invested in PopUp Bagels, valuing the New York-based company at $300 million. The funding round highlights growing interest in the bagel brand's business model.