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New bagel packaging equipment fuels Between Rounds wholesale expansion

Between Rounds’ signature bagels packaged in new, brightly colored bags. The 4-packs feature the following flavors: Plain, Sesame, Poppy, Everything, Asiago, and Cheddar bagels.

MANCHESTER, EAST WINDSOR, SOUTH WINDSOR, TOLLAND AND VERNON, CT… 
A significant investment in new packaging machinery has Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café positioned for further expansion and growth.
 
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bagel shop and bakery café with five locations in Connecticut, is also a wholesale bagel supplier to more than 100 grocery stores.
 
The company recently invested in new packaging equipment that enables them to have their logo and full label information printed onto bagel bags, thus eliminating the paper labels which had required additional labor of adhering them to the plastic bags.
 
Between Rounds’ new equipment means that their locally-made bagels are packaged at Between Rounds and delivered to grocery stores or to a central drop location ready for sale.
 
As a result of the new packaging, interest has spiked and new retailers have become wholesale partners. Between Rounds newest partnership is with Price Chopper/Market 32.
 
According to Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds, “Our wholesale business has grown significantly from independent, family-owned stores to multi-location grocery retailers. With Big Y, we had started with just a handful of stores and now we provide our bagels to all Big Y stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Our new packaging equipment enables us to meet greater demand from grocery retailers in Connecticut and beyond.” 
 
Puiia continued, “With the new packaging system, we’ve already had an increase in orders and will likely increase our production to two shifts and expand staff. At some point, we may build another building. It also puts us in a position to expand into the Frozen food market.”
 
Between Rounds has also invested in a new, larger delivery truck.
 
Wholesale Bagels
The family-owned Between Rounds has been in business for more than three decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives. The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets Between Rounds apart from other cafés.
 
Between Rounds signature bagels are consistent (and made from the same family recipe for over 30 years now) and meet their wholesale partners’ high-quality standards. All the bagels are locally-produced at Between Rounds state-of-the-art South Windsor, CT headquarters and are delivered fully baked to their wholesale partners.
 
Wholesale Partners
Between Rounds has wholesale partnerships with independent, family-owned and multi-location grocery retailers including Highland Park Market, Geissler’s Supermarket, Fitzgerald’s Foods, Ted’s IGA, ShopRite, Big Y and most recently Price Chopper/Market 32.
 
Their wholesale partnerships include innovative dairy delivery services such as The Modern Milkman based in Ellington, along with Dondero Orchards based in S. Glastonbury, and hospitality groups in Connecticut and Massachusetts. 
 
For a listing of wholesale partner store locations, visit betweenroundsbagels.com/grocery-retailers/
 
Retailers interested in becoming a wholesale partner and offering fresh-baked, local products are encouraged to contact Jerry Puiia at (860) 291-8780.
 
About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café
Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience.
 
Between Rounds locations include East Windsor, South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise and wholesale opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise and wholesale opportunities, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Appoints New Assistant Production Manager

Justin Cummings

MANCHESTER, EAST WINDSOR, SOUTH WINDSOR, TOLLAND AND VERNON, CT… 
Justin Cummings, a resident of Manchester, CT, has been promoted to Assistant Production Manager at Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café headquarters in South Windsor, CT.
 
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bagel shop and bakery café with five locations in Connecticut, is also a bagel wholesaler to more than 100 grocery retailers. Due to significant growth in wholesale distribution along with the recent addition of a franchise location in East Windsor earlier this year, the company is expanding production and Cummings will assist in leading the team and overseeing production.
 
Cummings, who has a passion for baking, has been a bagel maker at Between Rounds for the past seven years. His previous experience includes baking bread and more as a baker for Sprouts Farmers Market in Denver, CO. 
 
In his new role as Between Rounds’ Assistant Production Manager, Cummings will work closely with Joseph Puiia, co-founder of the company. He will hold an active role in product development, which includes creating innovative flavors of bagels, cream cheeses and sandwiches. He will manage inventory and continue to oversee bagel production, which includes baking, shaping and seeding.
 
Currently, Cummings is pursuing an associate in science degree in the Culinary Arts program at Manchester Community College. 
 
In his free time, Cummings has hobbies that include world cuisine and board game design. He is excited to add new flavors to Between Rounds’ traditional deli selections.
 
Wholesale Distribution
The family-owned Between Rounds has been in business for more than three decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives. The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets Between Rounds apart from other cafés. Between Rounds has wholesale partnerships with independent, family-owned and multi-location grocery retailers, innovative dairy delivery services (such as The Modern Milkman), hospitality groups, and others in Connecticut and Massachusetts. 
 
Between Rounds signature bagels are consistent (and made from the same family recipe for over 30 years now) and meet their wholesale partners’ high-quality standards. All the bagels are locally-produced at Between Rounds state-of-the-art South Windsor, CT headquarters.
 
Retailers interested in becoming a wholesale partner and offering fresh-baked, local products 
are encouraged to contact Jerry Puiia at jerry@betweenroundsbagels.com or 860-291-0323.
 
About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café
Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience.
 
Between Rounds locations include East Windsor, South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise and wholesale opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café New Location in Bassdale Plaza, East Windsor CT

MANCHESTER, EAST WINDSOR, SOUTH WINDSOR, TOLLAND AND VERNON, CT… 
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bagel shop and bakery café, has grown to five locations in Connecticut with the addition of their newest location in East Windsor at Bassdale Plaza. 

Between Rounds is proud to announce their new location which is nestled inside Farm Town Gas Station at Bassdale Plaza, 148 North Road, East Windsor CT. The new location offers a “grab and go” limited menu which includes Between Rounds’ signature fresh bagels, cold cut sandwiches, fresh ground and brewed hot and iced coffee, lattes, cappuccino, cold brew, and frozen drinks.

Between Rounds’ East Windsor location is independently owned and operated by Bilal Ali, a resident of Vernon, CT. A seasoned business owner, Ali owns the Bassdale Plaza, the Farm Town Gas Station, a Krispy Krunchy Chicken location (also located within Farm Town Gas Station) and the In N Out Convenience store in East Windsor. 

Ali was drawn to a Between Rounds franchise store after trying their bagels, which he found to be delicious and a very high-quality product. Mornings have become the busiest time at Farm Town Gas, as patrons stop in to pick up breakfast from Between Rounds. Ali noted that he’s currently working on integration with Door Dash and Grubhub, and his plans for the future include adding a Between Rounds drive-thru.

Ali’s sister-in-law, Bushra Mustafa of Vernon, manages the Between Rounds East Windsor location. She has also managed the Farm Town Gas Station since its inception nearly five years ago. Mustafa has significant business operations experience gained from managing Ali’s convenience store and gas stations for more than a decade.

Mustafa trained with Between Rounds franchisor, Jerry Puiia, and was impressed with the business model. 

“This was a different experience for me. I ran the convenience store and gas stations for 10 years, but through Between Rounds training, learned new methods and key business tips,” explained Mustafa. “Between Rounds’ business model is great and it’s having a positive impact on the gas station business as well.”

Franchisor Jerry Puiia explained, “Ali and Bushra have significant retail ownership and management experience and they are a terrific fit for our organization. We’re thrilled about the new location at Farm Town Gas Station, which we feel will do very well. Patrons on the go can pick up their favorite Between Rounds bagels and coffee while they fill their gas tanks in the morning, and stop in to pick up Krispy Krunchy Chicken for lunch or dinner. Between Rounds and Krispy Krunchy Chicken locations are both inside the gas station and really complement each other.”

A grand opening ceremony for Between Rounds and Krispy Krunchy situated in the Farm Town Gas Station was held with East Windsor Chamber of Commerce, State Representative Carol Hall, East Windsor’s First Selectman Jason Bowsza and Selectman Keith Yagaloff in attendance.

Between Rounds East Windsor is open Monday – Saturday 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. For more information, call (860) 370-5108 or visit betweenroundsbagels.com.

Between Rounds Locations
The East Windsor location is Between Rounds’ second independently owned location within a gas station. The first is located at Citgo Express Gas Station on Merrow Road in Tolland. In addition to the East Windsor and Tolland gas station locations, Between Rounds has a Café (and corporate headquarters) in South Windsor, as well as Cafés in the Vernon Circle Shopping Center and at the Plaza at Buckland Hills in Manchester.

The family-owned Between Rounds has been in business for more than three decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives. The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets them apart from other cafés.

Puiia continued, “Between Rounds offers brand recognition, proven operations and plenty of training and support which is a recipe that ensures success.”

Franchise Opportunities
For those who are looking to be their own boss and take charge of their career, Between Rounds’ offers several different franchise opportunities, from a traditional store opportunity to Kiosk Gas Station and Convenience Market program to an Area Developer Program.

Franchisor Jerry Puiia explained, “A Between Rounds franchise offers the appeal of a locally-owned, community gathering place; renowned bagels and coffee and other signature fare; as well as excellent unit financial performance and wholesale distribution opportunities.”

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café
Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience.

Between Rounds locations include East Windsor, South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise and wholesale opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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New Between Rounds Franchisee Brings Specialty Brews and Coffeehouse Vibe to Manchester, CT

MANCHESTER, SOUTH WINDSOR, TOLLAND AND VERNON, CT… Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bakery café and bagel shop with four locations in Connecticut, has a new store owner brewing up big plans for the Plaza at Buckland Hills Manchester location.

The Manchester café is now owned and operated by Ajay Mathew, a native of Hartford, CT who currently resides in South Windsor with his wife and two daughters. Mathew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from University of Connecticut in Storrs and an MBA from Post University in Waterbury. He had a 20-year career in the automobile insurance industry, most recently as a Unit Manager at Travelers Insurance in Hartford, CT. However, coffee has always been a passion of Mathew’s and it was time to follow his dream of opening a coffee shop. 

Mathew was interested in buying an established business and spent about two years researching various franchise opportunities looking for just the right fit. He was impressed with Between Rounds’ high-quality bagels and their overall franchise concept when he met with Between Rounds franchisors Jerry and Joseph Puiia.

True to the franchise’s standard fare, the Manchester café will continue to feature Between Rounds signature baked-on-site bagels and baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups. Mathew will expand the menu with specialty brews and create a coffeehouse ambiance in Manchester.

In addition to the fresh ground and brewed gourmet coffee that patrons know and love, Mathew is expanding upon Between Rounds’ coffee offerings and adding new menu items such as Cold Brews as well as new brew methods. A new state-of-the-art espresso machine has already been installed to provide high quality results in half the time. Cold Foam is now offered, which is similar to whipped cream and goes very well with Cold Brews. Other new offerings include Pour Overs as well as six varieties of flavored coffee. On-site bean roasting may even be a possibility at some point in the future.

According to Mathew, “To me, comfort is amazing coffee and delicious bagels. I’m very passionate about coffee and exploring new brew methods and it’s exciting to have an opportunity to do so in the Manchester café.”

“Ajay is a very good fit for Between Rounds. We’re enthusiastic about his vision for the Manchester location which will serve as a launchpad for all of Between Rounds’ new coffee brews. The café itself has also been transformed to have more of a coffeehouse atmosphere complete with comfortable leather couches and custom artwork,” said franchisor Jerry Puiia.

The family-owned Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café has been in business for more than three decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives. The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets them apart from other cafés. In addition to the Manchester location, Between Rounds has corporate headquarters in South Windsor, as well as a location in Vernon Circle Shopping Center, and the independently owned Tolland store adjacent to a Citgo Express Gas Station. 

“Our franchise opportunities are very appealing to motivated individuals like Ajay who are looking to make the transition from corporate management to business ownership,” explained Puiia. “Between Rounds offers brand recognition, proven operations and plenty of training and support which is a recipe that ensures success.”

Between Rounds’ Manchester location is 1540A Pleasant Valley Road in the Plaza at Buckland Hills. For more information, call the Café (860) 644-9025 or visit betweenroundsbagels.com.

The Café is open Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Franchise Opportunities
For those who are looking to be their own boss and take charge of their career, Between Rounds’ offers several different franchise opportunities, from a traditional store opportunity to Kiosk Gas Station and Convenience Market program to an Area Developer Program.

Franchisor Jerry Puiia explained, “A Between Rounds franchise offers the appeal of a locally-owned, community gathering place; renowned bagels and coffee and other signature fare; as well as excellent unit financial performance and wholesale distribution opportunities.”

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café
Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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Between Rounds partners with The Modern Milkman

Connecticut dairy now features popular Between Rounds bagels in weekly deliveries.

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut, has recently partnered with The Modern Milkman based in Ellington, CT, to provide their signature bagels to the innovative dairy’s fast-growing customer base.

Between Rounds fresh baked signature bagels and cream cheese may now be added to Modern Milkman customers’ weekly delivery, thanks to a new partnership between the two companies. 

Between Rounds has been supplying The Modern Milkman with their signature bagels and cream cheese for delivery to their 3,000+ customers each week. With six trucks on the road, The Modern Milkman delivers to 25 towns in the Ellington and Greater Hartford areas.

“We have a pretty high standard and look to partner with other local businesses with the same high standards,” said Seth Bahler, a fifth-generation farmer and the owner of The Modern Milkman and Oakridge Dairy. “Not only does Between Rounds offer a delicious product, they meet our high standards, they’re local and they have the capacity to supply our local customers need.”

Between Rounds is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, whose hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets them apart from other cafés. The popularity of their bagels inspired the Puiias to strike up wholesale partnerships with independent grocers and others such as The Modern Milkman, who then provide Between Rounds fresh baked bagels to their customers. Currently, Between Rounds has more than 30 wholesale partnerships in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

In December, Between Rounds invested in a new double rack oven and proof box, which enabled them to significantly increase their bagel production. The company ramped up manufacturing on their wholesale side as they continue to supply signature bagels to an increasing number of independent grocers and new partners such as Modern Milkman.

“Between Rounds is a family-owned business and proud to partner with the Bahler family, who have been providing high quality products for generations,” said Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia. “For more than 30 years, we’ve been baking our signature bagels in our South Windsor bakery. Now local families can enjoy our fresh bagels through The Modern Milkman’s convenient home delivery of dairy and pantry staples every week.”

About The Modern Milkman

Founded in 2019, The Modern Milkman sells direct to the consumer by taking an old-school approach and making it modern. The company offers subscription services for the home delivery of fresh milk, butter, cheese, eggs, bread, and now Between Rounds bagels. Owned and operated by the 130-year-old Oakridge Dairy and led by Seth Bahler, The Modern Milkman is changing the face of dairy. Not only are their farmers committed to milk produced with the highest standards that is guaranteed fresh, they have teamed up with other local farmers and businesses such as Between Rounds to provide customers a weekly order “fresh from the farm, delivered to your home”. Visit https://www.modernmilkman.com

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com

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Local Art on Display at Between Rounds in Manchester and South Windsor

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a unique bakery café and bagel shop with four locations in Connecticut, announces local artwork is on display in their Manchester and South Windsor locations.

Between Rounds is displaying original paintings by artist Christopher Brown at two of their locations – the Plaza at Buckland Hills in Manchester and at Route 5 in South Windsor. According to Mr. Brown, his art “encompasses bold colors and fantastical ideas to capture the viewer at a single glance”.  Mr. Brown does not make prints of his work, so each piece remains unique. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.

Featured work from local photographer Pam Nesbitt is on display at Between Rounds in Manchester. Ms. Nesbitt focuses primarily on flowers and nature photography. She holds an Associate’s degree in Fine Arts.

“We have a vibrant art community and we are excited to showcase the work of these talented artists in our stores,” said Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia. “Stop by to view their art and learn more about them.” 

Local artists/photographers interested in displaying their work at a Between Rounds store may contact Jerry Puiia at Between Rounds corporate headquarters, 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT 06074. 

Visit Between Rounds’ website, betweenroundsbagels.com, for store hours, locations, menus and more.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds boosts bagel production with new equipment, additional staff

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut, has recently invested in new equipment at their South Windsor headquarters. 

Between Rounds has invested in a new double rack oven and proof box. The new equipment enables them to double capacity, which means they have significantly increased their bagel production. The company has also hired additional staff to help meet production and distribution demands.

“The new equipment enables us to ramp up manufacturing on our wholesale side as we continue to supply our signature bagels to an increasing number of independent grocers and others,” said Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds. “We are continuing to invest in new equipment.”

For almost 30 years now, Between Rounds has been making their delicious signature bagels in South Windsor. 

Between Rounds is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, who have established locations in Vernon, South Windsor, Manchester and Tolland. The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets them apart from other cafés. The popularity of their bagels inspired the Puiias to strike up wholesale partnerships with independent grocers who carry them in their bakery departments, and this has been highly successful. Between Rounds currently has partnerships with over 30 grocery retailers in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Establishes Grocery Partnership with ShopRite supermarkets of East Hartford, Manchester and Vernon, CT

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut, has partnered with Waverly Markets, LLC and the Cohen Family, owners of ShopRite supermarkets in East Hartford, Manchester and Vernon, CT to supply their signature bagels to ShopRite customers.

Between Rounds is partnering with ShopRite stores located at 31 Main Street in East Hartford; 214 Spencer Street in Manchester; and 35 Talcottville Road (Tri City Plaza) in Vernon. Each ShopRite store will offer Between Rounds’ bagels in their bakery departments.

“Between Rounds is a family-owned business and we’re proud to partner with the Cohen family,” said Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia. “They have done an excellent job in the supermarket business and it is our great privilege to have our bagels, which are locally made in our South Windsor bakery, offered for sale in their bakery departments.”

“We are always thrilled to partner with local vendors to serve our customers and support local businesses,” said Jordan Coe, President/Owner of Waverly Markets, LLC. “As a family owned and operated business, we are proud that our three ShopRite stores are reflective of the community we serve.”

Between Rounds is the brainchild of the Puiia brothers, who established locations in Vernon, South Windsor, Manchester and Tolland. The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets them apart from other cafés. For almost 30 years now, Between Rounds has been making their delicious signature bagels in South Windsor. The popularity of their bagels inspired the Puiias to partner with independent grocers. The bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

To date, Between Rounds now has partnerships with more than two dozen grocery retailers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. 

“Between Rounds bagel fans now have the convenient option of shopping for their favorite staple – Between Rounds signature bagels – at their local grocery store,” noted Puiia.

Independent grocer owners or store managers interested in carrying Between Rounds bagels may contact Jerry or Joe Puiia at (860) 291-0323. For a list of grocery retailers offering Between Rounds bagels, visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com/grocery-retailers/

About ShopRite

ShopRite is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. All ShopRite owners are members of Wakefern Food Corporation. To learn more about ShopRite, visit www.shoprite.com.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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Between Rounds Supports Restaurant Strong Fund

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is supporting Samuel Adams & The Greg Hill Foundation Restaurant Strong Fund to help fellow Connecticut residents in the restaurant industry who have been impacted by restaurant closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Between Rounds, the unique bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut, has donated 5 percent of all online orders (placed through their website) during the month of April to the Restaurant Strong Fund.

“Between Rounds is a family-owned business and so far, we’ve been able to continue to provide our customers with takeout and curbside pick-up,” said Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia. “Being in the business, my brother Joe and I understand what many restaurants are going through. We feel strongly about supporting individuals and families impacted by the closures and in need of financial help at this time.”

Supporting First Responders & Healthcare Workers

The Puiia family is also committed to providing support to Connecticut’s first responders and healthcare workers. Between Rounds is offering free coffee to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Police, fire, ambulance, nurses, doctors and healthcare workers may visit any Between Rounds location (take-out or drive-thru) and receive a free fresh brewed coffee, hot or cold, any size. No purchase necessary.

For anyone looking to show their support and thank healthcare heroes, Between Rounds delivers meals that have been donated to healthcare workers/organizations (hospitals, medical offices, etc.). Minimum order is 5 lunch sandwiches. To donate meals, place an order online at www.betweenroundsbagels.com

About the Restaurant Strong Fund

Samuel Adams and The Greg Hill Foundation have teamed up to support those from the restaurant industry across the country who have been impacted by the Covid-19 closures. Learn more by visiting the Restaurant Strong Fund website, https://www.restaurantstrong.org/index.html

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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