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Between Rounds Announces Gas Station & Convenience Market Division

Between Rounds, a unique bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut has recently announced a new Gas Station and Convenience Market Division to cater to gas station/convenience store owners interested in offering Between Rounds fresh bagels, baked goods, sandwiches and gourmet coffees at affordable prices. Between Rounds franchised their first non-traditional gas station/convenience store model in Tolland in February 2013. That successful franchise, owned and operated by Sami Kahn, is located at 206 Merrow Road, at the Citgo Express Gas Station. 

Between Rounds is currently seeking gas station/convenience store "creative partners" to develop unique designs and arrangements throughout New England.  The business model enables gas station/convenience store owners to increase profits from their existing location through repeat customers who not only purchase gas but also Between Rounds specialty coffee, fresh made breakfast and lunch sandwiches, fresh baked bagels and assorted bakery items.  Ultimately, store traffic increases and leads to additional sales from products that are already sold. 

According to Between Rounds founder and franchisor Jerry Puiia, "We have directly competed, yet coexisted, with Dunkin Donuts and Subway for more than 22 years.  Our reputation for offering fresh, high quality food at affordable prices is key, and when coupled with a lower entry point for the potential franchisee, it's a win." He continued, "The Between Rounds gas station/convenience store franchise opportunity has low start-up costs compared to similar franchises, and utility and facility maintenance costs are only minimally increased.  Best of all, we make it easy to operate and train existing staff using our detailed training guides and checklists.  Not only does an owner enjoy additional profits from their existing location…all those profits from increased sales stay in the owner's pocket." 

To learn more about this opportunity, contact the Gas Station and Convenience Market Division at Between Rounds corporate headquarters in South Windsor at 860-291-0323. 

About Between Rounds
Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffee and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi and the added convenience of a drive-thru window. Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available.  In addition to their Gas Station/Convenience Market opportunity, Between Rounds has an Area Developer Program for their Bakery Sandwich Cafés throughout the Northeast.  The Between Rounds Area Developer Program is unique in its franchise offering, as it encompasses the operation of retail bakery sandwich café locations as well as a manufacturing commissary in a protected territory.  This development strategy allows each franchisee to maximize efficiencies in labor, food, and energy costs while providing a solid investment return. Between Rounds' current locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland.  Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT.  For more information about Between Rounds franchise opportunities contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.                                          

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