Restaurant Operator Podcast
On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Market and QSRweb, chats with Jeff’s Bagel Run founder Jeff Perera.

June 10, 2025
On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Market and QSRweb, chats with Jeff’s Bagel Run founder Jeff Perera.
Perera and his spouse, Danielle, name themselves bagel fanatics. When Perera misplaced his job in 2019, he started making bagels for his spouse at residence. He then unfold the like to household and associates, who informed him he ought to promote the bagels. Ultimately, he did regionally.
In 2021, they opened the primary Jeff’s Bagel Run in Ocoee, Florida. Right this moment, the model has 15 shops in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Texas.
Perera mentioned consistency throughout his model begins with high quality coaching.
“Every time we now have a brand new crew begin, a brand new franchisee be a part of the system, we’ll put them via actually intensive coaching to allow them to be taught what it is prefer to be an proprietor of a Jeff’s Bagel Run and to ensure that they’ve that as a part of their DNA,” Perera mentioned. “That’s going to be the primary basis.”
To find out about about how Perera has expanded his bagel empire, click on the hyperlink on the prime.
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Jeff’s Bagel Run
Jeff’s Bagel Run is a scratch bakery with a easy and scrumptious menu of bagels, spreads and a full espresso program. The retailers are open every day from 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., permitting operators to schedule on a single-shift mannequin. The straightforward menu allows the model to maintain wonderful and constant merchandise whereas maximizing income.
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