Our History
- 2004, Steven M. Fassberg, the founder, chairman and CEO of Brooklyn Water Enterprises Inc.™, starts working on the development of a real New York water bagel that could be made anywhere in the world.
- 2006, Fassberg conceives franchise model, menu items, operating procedures and food delivery systems.
- 2008, Fassberg hires professionals to begin drafting franchise documents and registering for protection of intellectual properties.
- 2009, Fassberg opens the first Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.® restaurant in Delray Beach, Florida.
- 2010, Michael D’Angelo, a former Brooklyn firefighter and Sept. 11 first responder, signs on as the franchise’s first Development Agent, acquiring rights to Palm Beach County, Florida.
- 2011, D’Angelo opens the system’s first franchise in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Restaurant #1 and #2 far exceed expectations – a testament to the company’s superior products.
- 2011, the company opens six new locations – including the restaurant that broadcasting legend, Larry King in conjunction with corporate opened in Beverly Hills, California.
- 2012, 11 operating units, 7 under construction as the company continues to perfect its operating model to prepare for rapid expansion.
- 2012, The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. has awarded territory development rights in Palm Beach, Dade, Broward, Orange Counties in South Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Baltimore, Maryland, California, Massachusetts and North Carolina.
Soon there will be hundreds of The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. restaurants throughout the nation so you can come and experience what everyone is talking about. Wherever you live, you won’t be too far away from an authentic New York bagel – there’s nothing like it!