Al Brown launches franchise with sale of Best Ugly Bagels Commercial Bay

Al Brown launches franchise with sale of Best Ugly Bagels Commercial Bay
Best Ugly Bagels Commercial Bay is for sale with an asking price of $595,000. (Image: Supplied)
John Anthony
Celebrity chef Al Brown is embarking on the rollout of a nationwide bagel shop franchise, starting with selling his Best Ugly Bagels business in Auckland’s Commercial Bay precinct.Brown first began selling his Montreal-style bagels with the opening of Best Ugly Bagels at Auckland’s City Works Depot in 2013.The chain has since expanded to eight stores, including Commercial Bay, Newmarket, Auckland international and domestic airport terminals, Wellington Airport, Te Aro and Featherston Street in central Wellington.Brown’s compan...

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