October 02, 2026 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. — Jeff’s Bagel Run opened its 40th and 41st locations today, marking another growth milestone for the scratch-made bagel brand. The new shops in Cumming, Georgia, and Brandon, Florida bring Jeff’s Bagel Run to 41 open locations across 10 states, with more than 150 additional locations in development.
The milestone comes five years after Jeff and Danielle Perera opened the brand’s first storefront in Ocoee, Florida, in 2021.
“It’s exciting to see how far the brand has come in a relatively short amount of time,” said Jeff Perera, co-founder of Jeff’s Bagel Run. “Opening two stores on the same day is a great milestone, but what means the most is seeing new communities connect with Jeff’s and our franchise partners continue to grow with us.”
Jeff’s Bagel Run now operates in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, with additional openings planned through the end of 2026 and into 2027.
The brand’s growth has also earned national recognition. Jeff’s Bagel Run ranked No. 94 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, including No. 2 among food and beverage companies.
“Our focus is really simple: keep opening strong stores, support our franchise partners and continue building a brand people want to be part of,” said Catriona Harris, Vice President of Marketing at Jeff’s Bagel Run. “Reaching 41 locations is a nice moment to recognize, but we have a lot ahead of us.”
Jeff’s Bagel Run is known for scratch-made bagels that are boiled and baked fresh throughout the day, along with signature spreads, coffee and specialty beverages.
The company continues to grow around its three core pillars: Bake Fresh. Bring Joy. Build Community.
Founded in 2019 by Jeff and Danielle Perera, Jeff’s Bagel Run is a fast-growing bagel brand built around one simple commitment: every bagel is made from scratch in every shop, every day. Using unbleached, unbromated flour, each batch is mixed, boiled and baked throughout the day so guests can enjoy bagels at their freshest. The menu also features a rotating Bagel of the Day, house-whipped cream cheese spreads and a beverage program featuring coffee roasted in-house through Otus Coffee, which Jeff’s Bagel Run acquired in 2024.
Jeff’s Bagel Run has earned national recognition for both its bagels and its growth. The brand was named one of America’s Best Bagels at NYC Bagelfest and ranked No. 94 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Today, Jeff’s Bagel Run has 41 open shops across Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, with continued franchise growth underway across the country.
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