Circle Square adds Bagel Factory to food offering, its third Manchester location

Bagel Factory has opened its third Manchester site at Bruntwood SciTech’s Circle Square.

The new store, which opened on August 27, joins existing sites in Spinningfields and the Arndale Centre and will employ six new staff.

Established in 1997,  Bagel Factory now has more than 30 sites across the country and is all about serving up quality, quick eats – freshly prepared with the best ingredients.

Located in major shopping centres and financial districts around the country the company has nine new site openings planned for 2024.

Circle Square, the landmark neighbourhood from Bruntwood SciTech and Vita Group is in the heart of Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor knowledge quarter next to Oxford Road train station.

One of Manchester’s most unique places to live, work, eat and drink, it is home to exciting start-ups and global businesses such as Roku, Bosch, HPE and Autocab, which was acquired by Uber, and is undergoing a further £87m additional retail and workspace expansion at No.3 Circle Square.

With some of the most exciting retailers in the city based there, centred around the free-to-access Symphony Park, Bagel Factory will join the likes of Manchester-favourite Onda Pasta Bar, North Tap Room, Federal Cafe Bar and recently announced Detroit Slims.

Matt Pazos, Retail Commercial Manager for Bruntwood SciTech, said: “As our Circle Square community continues to grow we have created a place where the very best mix of retailers and businesses can thrive.

“Bagel Factory will provide an exceptional grab and go offering for the neighbourhood and those who frequently visit it, including students and staff from the two universities, businesses located at our innovation hubs across the city centre, and ever-growing number of local residents.”

He added: “Quality, quick eats are an important part of the scene in the busy and bustling Oxford Road area. Bagel Factory will perfectly complement the mix at Circle Square.”

Antonio Ghirarduzzi, Managing Director of the London-based Bagel Factory, said: “After having stores in the Arndale and Spinningfields for several years now, we are proud to enter the brilliant and innovative Circle Square.

“After months of hard work by our experienced team, we are thrilled to finally be opening our doors to the community. We hope to bring a fresh offering and become a lunchtime staple to the neighbourhood and surrounding area.”