For Stephanie Giglio, being an entrepreneur runs in the family. After watching her father build his own demolition company from the ground up, she knew that she wanted to follow in his footsteps and one day start something of her own. However, it wasn\u2019t until she discovered\u00a0SoBol\u2019s franchising option\u00a0that she found the business ownership opportunity of her dreams.<\/p>\n
Giglio was working in the fashion industry when she discovered the Long Island-based business was expanding through franchising. Because she was already a fan of their signature acai bowls and knew that the acai movement was only going to become more popular, she signed on to open up her own\u00a0SoBol\u00a0store in Rockville Centre, New York. And since officially opening her doors in mid-April, Giglio says business is booming.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy family taught me from a very young age that you can do anything you set your mind to. And franchising with SoBol has proven that to be true\u2014I\u2019m so grateful and excited to be doing something that I love for a living,\u201d said Giglio. \u201cWhen I first found out that SoBol was franchising, the timing couldn\u2019t have been better. I wasn\u2019t loving my job in the fashion industry, and I knew that I needed to move on to something else. But I never could have imagined that becoming a part of the SoBol team would be this rewarding\u2014I couldn\u2019t be happier with my decision to take on the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur.\u201d<\/p>\n
In order to help make those challenges less daunting, SoBol gives every one of its franchisees access to an unrivaled support system. From site selection and real estate negotiations to marketing initiatives and operational best practices, the brand ensures that local owners like Giglio are armed with the tools and resources that they need to succeed. SoBol also provides its franchisees with the same menu that has made it so successful since its founding in 2014, including its customizable acai bowls that are topped with fresh fruit, homemade granola, nut butters, coconut and honey.<\/p>\n
\u201cBefore we opened up our flagship location on Long Island, acai bowls were hard to find on the East Coast. There was a real opportunity for a brand like SoBol to tap into a seriously underserved segment in our local community, and we\u2019ve been capitalizing on that growing demand ever since,\u201d said Jason Mazzarone, founder and CEO of SoBol. \u201cAs we continue to grow through franchising with the help of local owners like Stephanie, we\u2019re positioning ourselves as leaders in this nutritious and delicious industry. We\u2019re looking forward to realizing our full potential by opening up new locations at a rapid rate.\u201d<\/p>\n
With seven locations currently open for business and another 12 that are in different stages of development, it\u2019s clear that SoBol\u2019s concept is catching on among consumers and business owners alike. And according to Giglio, the brand will continue to create positive relationships with more people as it opens up new restaurants going forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve always been drawn to acai bowls, and there\u2019s no doubt that SoBol makes the best product in the industry. But what really attracted me to the brand was the people behind it\u2014there\u2019s a unique culture and environment here that you can\u2019t find anywhere else,\u201d said Giglio. \u201cEvery SoBol location offers a family friendly environment, and there\u2019s so much heart that goes into making the business successful. That\u2019s why I\u2019m excited to grow alongside the brand\u2014even though we\u2019re expanding outside of New York, there\u2019s a local connection to the communities and neighborhoods that we call home that will never fade.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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