BagelUp Launches Year-Round Partner Program for Bagel Shop Founders
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New York – October 05, 2026 -- BagelUp, producer of New York BagelFest, will stage the second annual Growth Lab on November 14, 2026, expanding the one-day business incubator into a year-round partner program aimed at reducing the failure rate among new bagel shop founders.
Industry data shows roughly 40-50% of new food service establishments close within five years
Citing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, BagelUp President Sam Silverman said the Growth Lab connects early-stage entrepreneurs with industry veterans to provide mentorship during what he called the critical early years of opening a first brick-and-mortar location.