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Flip Flop Shops is coming to Hollywood Boulevard! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hollywood Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Debut of New Flip Flop Shops Location First Retail Chain Exclusive to Flip Flops and Sandals Becomes the Next Big Star on Hollywood Boulevard LOS ANGELES – Lights… Camera… Action! Flip Flop Shops may already be famous for helping people Free Their Toes® throughout North America, but now, the first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals is breaking into the celebrity Hollywood scene with a new shop to open on Hollywood Boulevard, next to the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theater. The new shop, located at the Hollywood and Highland Center on Hollywood Boulevard, will be welcomed to the community by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President, Leron Gubler, on Wednesday, October 2nd. During the commencement, Gubler will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and photo opportunity to signify the official grand opening of Flip Flop Shops on the star-studded Hollywood Boulevard. The shop will be open to the public on Thursday, October 3rd. Donita Rasmussen (size 7), owner of the new shop, who also owns a Flip Flop Shops location in Murray, Utah, said the brand is a perfect fit for the Los Angeles lifestyle. “Flip flops are a total extension of who I am and my casual lifestyle. I know the laid-back consumers of Los Angeles are just as passionate about ‘Freeing Their Toes’ as I am and will instantly connect with the lifestyle brand,” Rassmussen said. “At Flip Flop Shops, consumers will have the opportunity to indulge in all the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals at their leisure, with expert product knowledge right at their fingertips.” Flip Flop Shops already operates one shop in Los Angeles in Century City Mall, as well as additional locations in Universal Studios, City Walk, Santa Ana, Sherman Oaks and Irvine Spectrum. The franchise company plans to open more than 10 additional locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange County within the next 3-5 years, including shops in Brea, Los Cerritos, Santa Monica, Anaheim and Redondo Beach that are planned to open within the upcoming year. Once reserved only for poolside or beachwear, flip flops have grown to become the “global youth uniform,” as well as accepted footwear for anyone ranging from movie-stars to surfers to high-level corporate executives. Flip Flop Shops’ mission is to provide the opportunity for anyone, in any climate, to Live…Work…Play With Their Toes Exposed® with the freedom of flip flops on their feet. The shops carry the hottest brands of flip flops and sandals – such as REEF, Cobian, OluKai, Cushe, Quiksilver, Roxy and SANÜK among others. “This is huge for us. It’s such a tremendous rush to be able to open a Flip Flop Shops in the heart of one of the most iconic cities in the nation,” said Brian Curin, the President & Co-Founder a.k.a. the Flip Flop Enthusiast (size 10) of Flip Flop Shops. “From A-List celebrities, to tourists, to the local crowd, flip flops are a way of life in the Hollywood scene. Our goal is to make finding the perfect pair a breeze, any time of the year.” The smell and sound of each shop captures the Flip Flop Shops laid-back, yet adventurous character. Approaching from 15 feet away, the scent of coconut suntan oil and the active lifestyle inspired music begin to tickle the senses and excite the toes of likely customers. The Los Angeles opening is part of a well-managed global growth strategy calling for 236 shops to open in five countries by 2014. With more than 90 shops currently operating and 165-plus in development, the company is also targeting the Northeast, Midwest and the Pacific Northwest, among other markets for expansion. For further information on Flip Flop Shops and products carried, visit flipflopshops/. About Flip Flop Shops Founded in 2004, Flip Flop Shops is North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals from big names such as REEF, Cobian, OluKai, Cushe, Quiksilver, Roxy, and SANÜK. The company began franchising in January 2008 and continues to be recognized by industry leaders as one of the fastest-growing franchises and retailers in the nation. Industry accolades include: the International Council of Shopping Centers’ prestigious “Hot Retailer Award” and the company ranked for the fourth consecutive year on the Inc. 500 | 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States, as well as the eighth fastest-growing franchise in 2013. In addition to the high honor on the fastest-growing franchise list, Flip Flop Shops placed No. 32 on the list of top 100 retail companies. Growing the brand to more than 90-plus shops in operation and 165-plus in the development pipeline, the executive team boasts more than 50 years of franchise experience building and growing some of the world¹s fastest-growing franchise concepts, category leaders and some of the world¹s most well-known brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Moe¹s Southwest Grill, Nike and OfficeZilla. The company is an Environmentally Responsible Retailer™ encouraging the nation to Free Their Toes®. Flip Flop Shops also promotes a healthy, stress-free lifestyle through its educational campaign, the Heart To Sole: Creating A Stress-Free America, designed to reduce stress levels throughout North America, improve heart health and support the American Heart Association in its My Heart. My Life. healthy living initiative. For more information on the franchise opportunity, visit flipflopshops/. # # #
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 18:25:27 +0000

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