Broadway Gourmet Caterers Inc.

What Broadway Gourmet Caterers Inc. does

Broadway Gourmet Caterers Inc. is a family-owned bagel cafe and full-service catering company founded in 1992 by Gerard Duffy in Massapequa, New York, currently operating from its flagship location at 893 N Broadway, North Massapequa, NY. The company produces hand-rolled, kettle-boiled New York-style bagels in 30+ varieties (including a specialty Crazy Bagels line such as Birthday Cake, Cannoli, and Fluff-a-nutter), and runs a made-to-order deli serving sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, smoothies, and acai bowls for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

The catering division is the company's primary growth engine, executing corporate events, weddings, backyard barbecues, school functions, hospital staff meals, and private parties across Long Island, New York City, and the Hamptons for groups ranging from intimate gatherings to events of 1,500 guests. Catering is priced per person (BBQ packages range from $34.99 to $50.99 with a 50-guest minimum and 18% service charge), supported by an in-house chef, on-site setup/cleanup, and dedicated catering coordinators. Distribution combines the physical storefront with third-party platforms Chownow (takeout) and ezCater (corporate catering), wedding directories (WeddingWire, The Knot), and a direct e-commerce site that ships bagels nationwide with free shipping.

Revenue is generated across three streams — retail cafe, full-service catering, and nationwide bagel shipping — under a hybrid GTM model that pairs walk-in and direct catering sales with digital channels and event-driven seasonal campaigns (Mother's Day, Easter, BBQ season, weddings). The business remains wholly owned and actively operated by founders Gerard and Melanie Duffy, with no disclosed institutional investment or external shareholders.

Name

Broadway Gourmet Caterers Inc.

Legal name

Broadway Gourmet Caterers Inc.

Website

https://broadwaygourmetcaterers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Broadway Gourmet Caterers Inc., founded 1992, is a family-owned North Massapequa, NY bagel cafe and full-service caterer serving retail customers, corporate clients (JetBlue, Microsoft, Verizon), weddings, and private events across Long Island, NYC, the Hamptons, and nationwide via shipped bagels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering and Bagel Cafe

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Mobile / On-Site Catering (Food Trucks for Events, Pop-Ups) (THAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate catering
• New York bagels
• Wedding catering
• BBQ catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Massapequa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Bagel Cafe (In-Store Dining & Takeout): Walk-in and takeout customers purchase hand-rolled bagels, breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, salads, smoothies, acai bowls, and beverages directly at the North Massapequa location. Online ordering via Chownow supports both takeout and delivery.
2. Full-Service Catering: Catering orders for corporate events, weddings, backyard BBQs, schools, hospitals, and private parties generate revenue through per-person package pricing (e.g., BBQ catering at $34.99-$50.99 per person). Catering is coordinated via the company website and ezCater platform. The company can serve events of up to 1,500 guests across Long Island, NYC, and the Hamptons.
3. Nationwide Bagel Shipping: Freshly baked New York bagels are shipped nationwide directly to customers' doors. Shipping for bagels is free of charge. Available bagel varieties include Asiago, Cinnamon raisin, Egg, Everything, Marble, Onion, Sunflower seed, and Whole wheat, as well as Crazy Bagel flavors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Broadway Gourmet Caterers Inc. operates a hand-rolled, kettle-boiled New York-style bagel cafe and deli at its North Massapequa, NY storefront, offering fresh bagels, made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads, and breakfast items for dine-in, takeout, and nationwide shipping. It also provides full-service event catering, including corporate catering, wedding catering, backyard BBQs, and specialty party bars, with on-site food preparation and service for events ranging from intimate gatherings to up to 1,500 guests across Long Island, NYC, and the Hamptons.

Product overview

Broadway Gourmet Caterers Inc. is a family-owned bagel cafe and full-service catering company operating since 1992. The business operates as a single-location operation offering hand-rolled, kettle-boiled New York style bagels as its core food product alongside a full deli with made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and gourmet salads. The company's catering division provides customized catering packages for corporate events, weddings, backyard barbecues, and private parties, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale events for up to 1,500 guests. The product portfolio centers on three main offerings: fresh bagels and deli items for takeout/dine-in, comprehensive event catering services with multiple package tiers (BBQ, Corporate, Wedding, Healthy), and specialty party bars (Mocktail, Seafood, Pretzel, Bagel). Online ordering is available through third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crazy Bagels: A specialty line of flavored bagels including Birthday Cake Bagel, Chocolate Chip Cookie Explosion Bagel, Cannoli Bagel, and Fluff-a-nutter Bagel.

Products and services

• Hand-Rolled New York Bagels

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Susan Scanio FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Broadway Gourmet partnered with the Susan Scanio Foundation to raise money for breast cancer awareness through their 'Pink The Bagel Store' campaign. This was one of several community outreach and charitable initiatives the company has undertaken, including donations to schools and first responders during major crises.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Abigail Kirsch Catering & Events: Long-established NYC premium event caterer serving weddings, corporate, and social events at venues across the metro area. Same core offering (full-service event catering) at a similar premium positioning to Broadway Gourmet's wedding/corporate segment.
• Two Forks Catering: NYC off-premise caterer providing drop-off and staffed events for corporate and social clients. Comparable in catering-only service model (no retail storefront) and Manhattan/Long Island service area.
• Marcia Selden Catering: Luxury full-service caterer serving weddings and corporate events across the NY metro/CT corridor. Comparable in premium event catering positioning and repeat-customer referral-driven demand model.
• Lessing's: Long Island-based hospitality and catering company operating restaurants, banquet venues, and on- and off-premise catering across Long Island and NYC. Directly comparable in service area, vertical mix (foodservice + catering), and target customer base.
• Ess-a-Bagel: Iconic NYC bagel shop and catering operation founded in 1981, offering hand-rolled bagels and full catering services. Direct mirror to Broadway Gourmet's combined retail bagel cafe + catering business model in the NYC market.
• Russ & Daughters: Fourth-generation NYC appetizing institution (smoked fish, bagels, caviar) with catering services and national shipping. Closely analogous in heritage NYC food brand, multi-generational ownership, and shipping plus catering revenue mix.
• Pinch Food Design: NYC event food design and catering studio for high-end corporate and social events. Comparable in event-driven catering model, premium positioning, and NYC-based enterprise customers served.
• Great Performances: NYC-based event catering company founded in 1979, providing full-service catering for corporate, non-profit, and private events. Directly competes with Broadway Gourmet for the same enterprise and social-event customers across the NYC metro and Long Island.

Broad incumbents

• Bruegger's Bagels: National bagel chain owned by JAB with retail stores and corporate catering programs. A scaled incumbent comparable to Broadway Gourmet's retail bagel cafe model, though operating at national scope without the event-catering specialization.
• Einstein Bros Bagels: Largest US bagel chain with national footprint and catering program. Competes on bagel category broadly rather than on event catering depth, but represents the scaled-retail side of the bagel category that frames Broadway Gourmet's niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BroadwayGourmetCaterers
• Instagraminstagram.com/broadwaygourmet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broadwaygourmetcaterers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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