Last checked Oct 8, 2026
Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (Kossar’s Bialys)kossars.comKossar’s Bagels & Bialys (Kossar’s Bialys) is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys appears to be privately owned by individual/operators (reported as Evan Giniger and partners) and is not currently controlled by a private equity firm or fund.
Notes
- The company’s official history page states it was founded in 1936 by Isadore Mirsky and Morris Kossar at 22 Ridge Street on the Lower East Side, supporting founding details.
- Multiple reputable articles describe the business as owned/co-owned by individuals (e.g., Evan Giniger and partners) rather than indicating ownership by a private equity sponsor; no PE fund/sponsor was identified in available sources.
- A reliable, direct current logo image URL from an official brand/press assets page (or a clearly identified logo file hosted by the company) could not be confirmed within the available evidence gathered, so logoUrl is set to Unknown.
Sources
- Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys – Our Store and History (About Us)
Kossar’s (official website) - Founding year (1936), founders (Isadore Mirsky and Morris Kossar), and founding location (22 Ridge Street, Lower East Side).
- Behold Kossar’s Bialys 2.0
The Forward - Identifies Evan Giniger as the owner in connection with the business reopening after renovation, supporting non-PE, operator ownership framing.
- 'Bread of life' for early Jewish immigrants is life-preserver for changing neighborhood
The Times of Israel - Describes Kossar’s as co-owned by individuals (Alex/David Zablocki and Evan Giniger), supporting that ownership is individual/operator-controlled rather than PE-controlled.
- Kossar’s Bialys Underwent Renovation and the Bialys Remain Delicious
Tablet Magazine - Describes a ‘new co-owner’ (Evan Giniger) and provides historical background including 1936 co-founding, supporting ownership being individual-operated rather than PE.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kossar%27s_Bialys
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://linktr.ee/kossarsnyc
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- https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/travel/1993/05/30/bialy-blues/3e4d78ff-f449-4e19-9ae1-e7e7874ec17d/
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://kossars.com/new-york-lower-east-side-kossar-s-bagels-and-bialys-main-contact-us
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.westsiderag.com/2024/05/10/heres-the-dish-kossars-onion-bialy
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/baking-history-the-bialy
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.jta.org/2016/02/02/united-states/kossars-lower-east-side-bialy-mecca-to-reopen-with-broadened-menu
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://judaengelmayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Food-Stuff-New-York-Times.pdf
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
Ownership FAQ
Is Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (Kossar’s Bialys) owned by private equity?
No. Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (Kossar’s Bialys) does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (Kossar’s Bialys)?
Privately held; operated/controlled by individual owners (e.g., Evan Giniger and partners) rather than a private equity sponsor.
When was Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (Kossar’s Bialys) last checked?
This page was last checked on Oct 8, 2026.