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Great American Cookies expands presence in Puerto Rico

March 27, 2013

Great American Cookies announced it is expanding in Puerto Rico through multi-unit operators Dan Margolis, Carol Margolis and Wilson Castillo of A.M.A. Pretzels International LLP.

Great American Cookies is managed by GFG Management LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.

A.M.A. Pretzels International LLP has already opened two Great American Cookies stores, along with four other of their portfolio stores within a 100-day period. The Great American Cookies stores are located in Plaza Carolina in Carolina, Puerto Rico, as well as Plaza Rio Hondo in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

"Global Franchise Group is thrilled to have such outstanding multiunit franchisees expand the Great American Cookies brand in Puerto Rico," said John Barber, Global Franchise Group chief development officer. "Our business is optimal for a multiunit operator who is looking to diversify their portfolio with a number one brand in category, turnkey operations and strong franchisor support services."

Dan Margolis added that the open Great American Cookies units in the market are already experiencing success.

"Customers love the fresh-baked concept," he said.

Great American Cookies continues to expand the brand both domestically and internationally with locations in Bahrain, Guam, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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