Elevate Inc. is thrilled to welcome PopUp Bagels to the Tampa Bay area as part of an exciting new partnership! Known for its cult following and buzzy, drop-style bagel releases, PopUp Bagels is redefining the bagel experience one warm, perfectly chewy bite at a time.
Founded in 2020 by Adam Goldberg in Westport, Connecticut, PopUp Bagels started as a backyard project with a simple mission: to create a bagel worth sharing. Goldberg, a passionate home baker, began making small batches and delivering warm bagels to friends and neighbors. Word quickly spread, and what started as a neighborhood secret turned into a sensation, ultimately evolving into a rapidly growing brand with locations in major markets across the country.
Now, thanks to Kal Gullapalli, a multi-brand franchisee and visionary entrepreneur, PopUp Bagels is bringing its award-winning bagels to Florida—starting with Tampa Bay. Kal, who is known for building successful franchises that prioritize quality, culture, and community, plans to open several locations throughout the state. His expansion of the PopUp Bagels brand is highly anticipated, with the Tampa Bay Business Journal recently spotlighting the buzz surrounding the launch.
What sets PopUp Bagels apart? Their signature approach of freshly baked bagels served warm, paired with gourmet schmears, and offered in limited, small-batch drops has created a devoted fan base. Unlike traditional bagel shops, PopUp Bagels doesn’t offer a dine-in experience—instead, they focus on a preorder and pickup model that guarantees freshness and exclusivity.
Elevate Inc. is excited to highlight PopUp Bagels‘ commitment to quality, innovation, and community—values that align perfectly with our mission. As PopUp Bagels expands into the Tampa Bay area, Elevate is proud to support a brand that began as a passion project and has since grown into a national phenomenon with deep roots in craftsmanship and hospitality.
Stay tuned for updates on PopUp Bagels’ official launch in Tampa Bay and get ready to experience a bagel drop like no other!
