Between Rounds Bagels

In 1990, Between Rounds had its start in Vernon, Connecticut when The Bagel Stop opened. This first store, owned by Jerry Puiia, was patterned on a store that Jerry’s dad (Vito) and his brother (Joe) owned in Hoboken, New Jersey. One year later, Jerry and his brother opened a second Bagel Stop in South Windsor, Connecticut. Since the beginning, the Puiia brothers have manufactured and sold their own bagels, a hallmark which really sets them apart from other cafés.Between Rounds has been in business for over thirty years, and the franchise prides itself on recognizing and embracing change as it occurs. During those past years, numerous changes were made from changing the name to “Between Rounds” to developing the correct franchise look including a line of unique giftware that would fit anywhere in the country. The popularity of Between Rounds delicious signature bagels inspired the Puiias to strike up 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.