BAB, Inc. (BABB.OB)

BAB, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses bagel, muffin, and coffee retail units under the Big Apple Bagels, My Favorite Muffin and Brewster's Coffee trade names in the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Its franchised and company-owned stores feature daily baked bagels, flavored cream cheeses, premium coffees, gourmet bagel sandwiches, salads, soups, fruit smoothies, various dessert items, baked muffins, and other related products. As of November 30, 2007, the company had 126 franchised, 1 company-owned, and 2 licensed stores. BAB Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.

For the nine months ended 31 August 2006, BAB, Inc.'s revenues fell 24% to $3M. Net income rose 20% to $635K. Revenues reflect lower sales by Company-owned stores and decreased licensing fees & other income. Net income reflects lower food, beverage & paper costs, reduced store payroll expenses, decreased professional fees, lower depreciation charges and a decrease in interest expense due to lower outstanding debt balance.