Bang’n Bagel Co. is building-out its first store in an end unit at 13423 Beach Blvd. at northwest Gerona Drive West and Beach Boulevard, west of Hodges Boulevard.

The city issued a permit Aug. 27 for Oakwell Companies LLC of Green Cove Springs to renovate the 1,921-square-foot space at a project cost of $185,000.

Jacksonville businessman and New Jersey native Mark DeBiase is investing with partners in rolling out the concept, starting with one shop and with more in store.

The menu includes New York bagels with freshly made dough hand-rolled, boiled and baked on the premises and served with cream cheese spreads.

Bang’n Bagel Company, as its sign calls it, will serve breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well as salads, coffee, drinks and more.

DeBiase said July 29 the group is consulting o

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