Holy Bagel

Holy Bagel was founded in 1999 in Jerusalem as an American-style bagel store,^[1] by Ari Dubin and Zev Wernick.^[4] Both had previously worked in the restaurant business within Israel and knew they could utilize their experience to tap into the bagel market.^[4] Their paths first crossed when they both were working at Bonkers Bagels in Jerusalem, next door to where they opened their first store.^[3] Both had previously made Aliyah from the United States.^[3]

In 2002 Holy Bagel opened an additional location on Jaffa Road when Dunkin' Donuts Israel closed in that location. Later their business at this location dropped by over 50% due to the Sbarro restaurant suicide bombing.^[3]

Holy Bagel later expanded adding locations in Ramot, Geula Jerusalem Central Bus Station, the Old City, and beyond Jerusalem in Beit Shemesh, Modi'in, Ra'anana and Netanya.^[4]

As of November 2016 Holy Bagel has 9 locations around Israel. All of the locations are franchises.^[5]

Holy Bagel runs a catering business that offers service throughout the country,^[6] for parties of 60 or more.

Holy Bagel's main factory is located in Talpiot, Jerusalem.^[4]

All Holy Bagel locations are kosher Mehadrin.^[7]

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