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When Chris McGroder and her husband Pat purchased their Minuteman Press franchise in Concord, NC in May of 2014, they knew they had some work to do. By following the Minuteman Press system, marketing the business, making key acquisitions, and providing outstanding service (among many other things), Chris, Pat, and the team at Minuteman Press in Concord have successfully built their business and are recurring members of the Minuteman Press International President’s Club for top performers.

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Graze Craze®, a fast-growing franchise specializing in artfully designed charcuterie boards, announced today its remarkable performance for the first half of 2024 where it saw an average 49% increase in same-store sales in the first six months, over the same period in 2023. The brand has steadily achieved year-over-year double-digit comp sales increases each month, including a 72% increase in March 2024. The closing of Q2 marked the brand’s 12th consecutive quarter of positive growth, signifying not only a growing market demand but also the strength of the brand’s strategic initiatives and customer loyalty.

Fully Promoted®, a leading full-service promotional products franchise, is reporting impressive results for the first half of 2024, where it achieved strong unit growth as well as sales increases both systemwide and at a unit level. The brand opened eight new locations nationwide in the first two quarters in markets including Scottsdale, Ariz.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Wyckoff, N.J.; Calabasas, Calif.; Lawrence, Kan.; and three in its home state of Florida in Winter Park, Palmetto Bay, and Pembroke Pines. Fully Promoted is continuing to propel its domestic expansion, with 12 additional locations in the pipeline slated to open before the end of the year.