PopUp Bagels Opens in Minneapolis' North Loop: What It Means for Bakery and Counter Jobs

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The line for hot bagels now forms on Third Avenue North. PopUp Bagels opened its first Minnesota shop on Friday, November 6, at 107 3rd Ave. N. in the North Loop, and the franchise group behind it has the rights to open up to 10 locations across the region. For job seekers, a brand-new counter operation in one of the city's busiest restaurant neighborhoods means kitchen, counter and management work, starting with a posted general manager role.

A fast-growing bagel brand lands in the North Loop, with more shops planned and a team still being built.

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Business	PopUp Bagels
Opened	Friday, November 6, 2026
Address	107 3rd Ave. N., Minneapolis (North Loop)
Concept	Hot bagels served whole for tearing and dipping in schmear; walk-in ordering, advance pickup and catering
Owners	Franchise partner Dan Daquisto with Hustle & Dough
Industry	Quick-service food and bakery
New jobs	General Manager posted; no total headcount announced

What Opened on Third Avenue North

PopUp Bagels started in 2021 in founder Adam Goldberg's backyard in Westport, Connecticut, and built a following online before spreading through the Midwest, starting with Chicago. The format is simple: bagels come out of the oven hot, are never sliced or made into sandwiches, and are meant to be torn apart and dipped. The Minneapolis shop adds a local twist, an Old Dutch spicy cheddar and sour cream schmear that is exclusive to this location.

The North Loop shop was first targeted for late September or early October, pending city approval, according to the North Loop Neighborhood Association. It opened a few weeks later, a short walk from Target Field.

💼 The Jobs: What's Posted and What Isn't

The company has not announced how many people the North Loop shop employs, and it has not published a hiring event. What is public is a full-time, salaried General Manager posting for the Twin Cities, also described as a founding general manager. The role runs the shop's books, food costs, labor and inventory, and it recruits, hires, schedules and trains the crew. The posting also mentions a Bagel Sous leadership role and a path to district management as more stores open.

That tells you the shape of the team even without a headcount: bakers and kitchen staff to keep bagels coming out hot, counter and cashier staff for walk-in traffic, catering and pickup help, and shift leaders. If you have bakery, coffee shop or quick-service experience, get your resume ready and watch for postings, especially as the next shops are scouted.

💵 What the Minneapolis Wage Floor Means Here

Because the shop sits inside city limits, the Minneapolis minimum wage applies, which is $16.37 an hour in 2026 for all employers. It rises to $17.02 on January 1. The address where the work is performed decides the floor, not where you live or where a company is based. That floor is a minimum, not a going rate, so compare the posted pay on each listing before you apply.

🗺️ Up to 10 Shops: Where to Watch

Daquisto, a Minneapolis native, leads the Minnesota expansion with Hustle & Dough. Reports differ on the footprint: one describes development rights for 10 locations across Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas, Nebraska and western Wisconsin, while another frames up to 10 stores around the Twin Cities. No second address or timeline has been announced. Each new shop will need its own manager and crew, so the North Loop store is likely the first of several openings worth tracking.

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PopUp Bagels Minneapolis FAQ

Where is the PopUp Bagels in Minneapolis?

The first Minnesota shop is at 107 3rd Ave. N. in the North Loop. It opened November 6, 2026.

Is PopUp Bagels hiring in Minneapolis?

A full-time General Manager role for the Twin Cities is posted. The company has not announced a total headcount or a hiring event for crew positions.

What is the minimum wage at the North Loop shop?

Minneapolis requires at least $16.37 an hour in 2026, rising to $17.02 on January 1, 2027. Check each posting for the actual pay offered.

Will there be more PopUp Bagels locations in the Twin Cities?

The franchise group plans up to 10 shops in the region. No second location or date has been announced yet.

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