Holy Bagel facts for kids
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| Industry | Fast-food restaurant |
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| Founded | Israel (1999) |
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Number of locations
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9 (As of November 2016) |
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Area served
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Israel |
| Products | Bagels |
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Operating income
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NIS 10 million (2009) |
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Number of employees
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70(As of September 2014) |
Holy Bagel (Hebrew: הולי בייגל) is a popular restaurant chain in Israel. They are famous for their delicious bagel sandwiches, fresh salads, and other tasty, light meals.
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The Story of Holy Bagel
How It Started
Holy Bagel began in 1999 in Jerusalem, Israel. Two friends, Ari Dubin and Zev Wernick, started it. They wanted to open a bagel shop that felt like the ones in America. Both Ari and Zev had worked in restaurants in Israel before. They knew a lot about the food business. They also both moved to Israel from the United States. This move is called Aliyah.
Growing the Business
In 2002, Holy Bagel opened a second shop on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem. This was in a spot where another famous donut shop used to be. Later, business at this location became very slow. This happened after a sad event at a nearby restaurant.
Holy Bagel kept growing after that. They opened more locations in Jerusalem, including Ramot, Geula, the Jerusalem Central Bus Station, and the Old City. They also opened shops in other cities like Beit Shemesh, Modi'in, Ra'anana, and Netanya.
Where to Find Holy Bagel
Restaurant Locations
As of November 2016, Holy Bagel has 9 different locations across Israel. All of these shops are run by local owners. This means they are franchises.
Catering and Factory
Holy Bagel also offers catering services. They can provide food for parties of 60 people or more. They deliver their food all over the country.
The main factory where Holy Bagel makes its products is in Talpiot, Jerusalem.
Keeping Kosher
All Holy Bagel restaurants follow strict kosher rules. This means their food is prepared according to Jewish dietary laws. They are certified as kosher Mehadrin.
See also
- Culture of Israel
- Israeli cuisine
- Economy of Israel
- List of restaurants in Israel
