Who is the original founder of finagle a bagel?

Answer 1

The original founders of the company were Lawrence Smith and his brother Mark with financial backing from their Uncle in 1990. The company was sold to Laura Trust and Alan Litchman -- young entrepreneurs in 1998 when the company had 5 stores. The couple grew the company changing much of its direction to include fresh baked breads and other homemade offerings, but keeping the original primary focus on the handmade boiled and baked bagel. Recipes were changed shortly after Laura and Alan bought the Company to include only all natural ingredients in the bagels and bakery items and that remains the mission of the couple and Company today.