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Paris Baguette Continues To Dominate the Bakery Franchise Industry, Signs Agreement in Santa Rosa, CA for One Location

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year. After a remarkable 2022 and strong end of 2023, the franchisor is continuing along an impressive growth trajectory with its most recent signing in Santa Rosa, CA.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year.
  • After a remarkable 2022 and strong end of 2023, the franchisor is continuing along an impressive growth trajectory with its most recent signing in Santa Rosa, CA.
  • "No other bakery café franchisors are doing what Paris Baguette is on the same scale.
  • The total investment to franchise with Paris Baguette ranges from $652,565 and $1,750,900 including a $50,000 franchise fee.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café Arrives at Vibrant Downtown Miami Scene, Set to Open at Miami Worldcenter

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonjour! Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, has secured its third location in Miami at 851 NE 1st Ave., Suite 105, within the luxurious Miami Worldcenter, a $6 billion, 27-acre mixed-use- development in the heart of Downtown Miami, encompassing retail, residential, hospitality and commercial office uses.

Key Points: 
  • The Miami Worldcenter location will be corporate-owned and operated and is expected to open in Q3 2024.
  • "Miami Worldcenter is at the center stage of the ongoing transformation of Downtown Miami," said Allison Chavez, co-founder of Sweet Paris.
  • Sweet Paris is the perfect complement to the art-focused character of the development and will become a sought-after destination in itself.
  • The Miami Worldcenter café will join the 15 additional Sweet Paris locations currently open and operating around the country and Mexico.

Batteries Plus Announces Q3 Metrics on Course for Year-End Performance Goals

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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HARTLAND, Wis., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, announced a close to their third quarter that exceeded expectations and set the stage for the franchise to achieve the year-end growth goals they established for the brand nearly 12 months back. Growth goals that aimed for more than just franchise agreements, but for the development of the franchise namesake in the public mind.

Key Points: 
  • That growth is reflected by the record commercial and national account sales that the Batteries Plus team saw this past quarter.
  • "Even with 830 locations open and in development nationwide, Batteries Plus continues to partner with franchisees, new and existing, to break ground in untapped markets each quarter," said Joe Malmuth, Chief Franchising Officer for Batteries Plus.
  • "The Batteries Plus business model continues to attract investment from those wanting to take advantage of our high-return opportunities and the soaring $100+ billion battery market," said Jon Sica, Chief Business Officer of Batteries Plus.
  • Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130.

Paris Baguette Continues To Dominate the Bakery Franchise Industry, Signs Agreement in Edmond and Oklahoma City, OK for Two Locations

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including more than 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year. After a remarkable 2022 and strong end of 2023, the franchisor is continuing along an impressive growth trajectory with its most recent signing in Edmond and Oklahoma City, OK.

Key Points: 
  • There's a tremendous amount of opportunity in the bakery café space," explained Eric Lavinder, Chief Development Officer.
  • "No other bakery café franchisors are doing what Paris Baguette is on the same scale.
  • The Edmond and Oklahoma City deals will bring the total number of locations within Oklahoma to two.
  • The total investment to franchise with Paris Baguette ranges from $652,565 and $1,750,900 including a $50,000 franchise fee.

Paris Baguette Continues To Dominate the Bakery Franchise Industry, Signs Agreement in Chicagoland, IL for Four Locations

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year. After a remarkable 2022 and strong 2023 so far, the franchisor is continuing along an impressive growth trajectory with its most recent signing in Chicagoland, IL.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year.
  • "No other bakery café franchisors are doing what Paris Baguette is on the same scale.
  • In 2023, Paris Baguette aims to sign 160 franchise agreements and open 64 new cafés.
  • The total investment to franchise with Paris Baguette ranges from $652,565 and $1,750,900 including a $50,000 franchise fee.

Sweet Paris Crêperie Secures Second Minnesota Location at the Legendary Mall of America®

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, has secured its second location in Minnesota at Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States and one of the most visited tourist attractions on the globe. In August 2022, Sweet Paris announced a multi-unit deal that marked the brand's entry into the state. The brand's first Minnesota location recently opened in Woodbury, with the Mall of America location set to open in Summer of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The brand's first Minnesota location recently opened in Woodbury, with the Mall of America location set to open in Summer of 2024.
  • The group could not be happier with the initial response from the Woodbury community to the first ever Sweet Paris Crêperie and Café restaurant in Minnesota, and look forward to bringing our unique concept to Mall of America.
  • The Mall of America store will join the 15 additional Sweet Paris locations currently open and operating around the country.
  • "Entering a premier retail center like Mall of America marks a pivotal time in Sweet Paris' history," said Allison Chavez, co-founder of Sweet Paris.

Honor’s Co-Founder and CEO Recognized by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) recently recognized Honor’s CEO and co-founder, Seth Sternberg, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.

Key Points: 
  • Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) recently recognized Honor’s CEO and co-founder, Seth Sternberg, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.
  • Goldman Sachs selected Sternberg from leaders across multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event.
  • “I am honored to be recognized by Goldman Sachs for entrepreneurship alongside other visionary leaders,” said Seth Sternberg.
  • “We’re delighted to recognize Seth Sternberg as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2023,” said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.

Paris Baguette Continues To Dominate the Bakery Franchise Industry, Signs Agreement in Dallas, TX for Four Locations

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year. After a remarkable 2022 and strong 2023 so far, the franchisor is continuing along an impressive growth trajectory with its most recent signing in Dallas, TX.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year.
  • "No other bakery café franchisors are doing what Paris Baguette is on the same scale.
  • In 2023, Paris Baguette aims to sign 160 franchise agreements and open 64 new cafés.
  • The total investment to franchise with Paris Baguette ranges from $652,565 and $1,750,900 including a $50,000 franchise fee.

Urban Air Adventure Park Expands with Seasoned Entrepreneur's Acquisition and Development in Texas and Tennessee

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the world's leading indoor adventure park operator and part of the youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, has announced the latest addition to its growing family of franchisees, Pat Curry, of Waco, Texas. With an extensive background in franchising and investment, Curry has acquired two existing Urban Air locations in Amarillo, Texas, and Knoxville, Tennessee, and has secured franchise agreements for future development in Lubbock and Abilene, Texas, signaling significant expansion for the brand across these markets.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park , the world's leading indoor adventure park operator and part of the youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, has announced the latest addition to its growing family of franchisees, Pat Curry, of Waco, Texas.
  • With an extensive background in franchising and investment, Curry has acquired two existing Urban Air locations in Amarillo, Texas, and Knoxville, Tennessee, and has secured franchise agreements for future development in Lubbock and Abilene, Texas, signaling significant expansion for the brand across these markets.
  • Urban Air has garnered attention from seasoned, multi-unit entrepreneurs like Curry, seeking diversification opportunities while making a positive impact on children.
  • To learn more about Urban Air and its franchising opportunities, visit https://urbanairfranchise.com/ .

Batteries Plus Inks 6-Unit Franchise Agreement for Florida's Treasure Coast

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, recently welcomed its latest signed agreement for the development of six new units along Florida's Treasure Coast. This deal will not only expand Batteries Plus's well-known presence in the state, but it will also further establish the brand's expertise along the bustling business growth hub along its southeastern coast.

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the world's leading specialty battery franchise, recently welcomed its latest signed agreement for the development of six new units along Florida's Treasure Coast.
  • "My wife and I couldn't be with a better franchising partner to begin the next chapter of our lives with Batteries Plus," said Kurt Storkel.
  • "We're happy to welcome Kurt and his wife Liz to our franchise system and to grow the Batteries Plus brand in Florida," added Joe Malmuth, Chief Franchising Officer.
  • Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130.