Dan’s Bagels has built a loyal following over the past 5 years at their Trophy Club location, and now the nationally recognized bagel brand is expanding with a new location in Fort Worth at 2430 Forest Park Blvd. near the TCU campus. Every day, customers travel from near and far to Trophy Club just to visit Dan’s Bagels. Now, those in the heart of Fort Worth and surrounding cities have a place to get those same bagels a little closer to home. The 2,000-square-foot shop is now open with an expanded storefront and a fully equipped bakery in the back, where sourdough bagels, cream cheese and more will be made fresh daily.
The new spot is run by franchisees Luis and Mona Lisa Galicia, with founders Dan and Jennifer Hilbert being closely involved. The Galicias live in Arlington and have a daughter who attends TCU, which has given them the opportunity to know and love the surrounding community. They felt drawn to open their own Dan’s Bagels location after their son showed them a viral social media post raving about Dan’s signature sourdough bagels.
“Dan’s Bagels shares our passion for community and service,” says Luis in a statement. With Mona Lisa adding they “were inspired by Dan and Jennifer’s story and drawn in by the unique, scratch-made and baked fresh daily products that so many loyal customers have come to enjoy.” Though this is their first endeavor in the hospitality industry, the Galicias have already received tremendous support from neighbors, including nearby businesses, college students and faculty, city employees and medical district staff.
As Dan’s Bagels expands, with more franchise and corporate locations already in the works, the Hilberts remain at the heart of the operation. What started as a couple testing bagel recipes at home during the pandemic has grown into a thriving bakery, now with two locations, serving up house-made bagels, cream cheeses, sandwiches and more alongside imported lox, Taylor ham and East Coast staples all made with the finest ingredients. As the brand expands, the Hilberts’ dedication to quality, creativity and customers will stay a top priority. Through extensive hands-on training, bakers at each location have mastered the art of tending to the sourdough starter and creating a bagel that is perfectly balanced with a crispy outside and chewy center.
The new location in Fort Worth opened Nov. 13 with specialty purple and white rainbow bagels. The celebration continues throughout November with additional rainbow bagels in surprise colors and seasonal cream cheeses to lather on top. Dan’s rainbow bagels are hand swirled with sourdough made through the same three-day process Dan’s Bagels traditionally uses.
Locations:
2430 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76110
301 Trophy Lake Drive, Trophy Club, TX 76262
Hours:
7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Mondays
