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Feb 2025
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169 - This Little Bagel Shop is Worth $5...

Jon Davids
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Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. Today, Jon shares the story of the rapid rise of Pop Up Bagels, a $54M business that went from home-baked goods to multiple locations.

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