Dinner Made Easy: Bismarck, ND Gets Its First Taste of Sociale Make & Take Gourmet
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Dinner Made Easy: Bismarck, ND Gets Its First Taste of Sociale Make & Take Gourmet

Edina, MN (April 2007) --Sociale Make & Take Gourmet is proud to announce a new franchise location in Bismarck, North Dakota. Those on the go can take advantage of Sociale's gourmet meal preparation services and specialty gourmet gift shop. This unique new store is located in Eckroth Plaza at 1655 Grandview Lane. Kathy Nilles, the franchise owner, is excited about this new opportunity and said that it offers a great way for busy people to save time and still have home-cooked meals. "We hope to make everyone's mealtime a little less tedious and a lot more enjoyable” said Nilles. "Now busy families can enjoy healthy, tasty, meals without the hours of preparation and cleanup it previously took.”

As a busy mother who over the years worked full-time, Nilles was constantly pressed for time. She wanted quality time with her children and tried to make healthy meal choices, but when you're on the run that can be difficult. After looking at many different franchises she knew Sociale would be a perfect fit for Bismarck. "With the storefront boutique, gourmet meals, side dishes and desserts it offers, Sociale is truly a one-stop shop for busy families,” said Nilles. "And as a busy family ourselves we appreciate the convenience it provides.”

The Bismarck store is Sociale's seventh franchise location. Husband and wife team, Jason and Lisa Hake, who opened the first Sociale Make & Take Gourmet in the Twin Cities in 2004, plan on making Sociale a national brand within the next five years with the goal of helping time-starved people finally enjoy meal time together. "We remain committed to growing to over 200 locations in the next three years, while maintaining a strong commitment to our customers and support of our franchise partners.” said co-founder, Lisa Hake.

As former members of the corporate rat race and parents of young children themselves, Sociale founders Lisa and Jason Hake know first hand the challenges busy parents face when it comes to making nutritious, creative, and tasty meals the whole family can enjoy. With their own experiences in mind, the Hakes developed Sociale Make & Take Gourmet specifically for this fast growing market. In just about an hour, busy customers can socialize with friends, enjoy some great appetizers, and assemble up to a dozen freezer-ready, gourmet meals for their family and friends to enjoy anytime. Don't have an hour? Sociale also offers already prepared entrees, side dishes, and desserts that may be picked-up or delivered.

Unlike many of the other meal preparation businesses, Sociale offers several "extras” to ensure its customers the highest quality, most convenience, and best experience possible. Those extras start in the kitchen where all recipes are created and tested by a team of Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs. These culinary experts even prepare the sauces to ensure the best possible taste and help save valuable time assembling meals (Sociale meals take half as much time to put together than other meal preparation services). Equally important to taste is nutrition. That is why Sociale strives to provide the freshest and highest quality ingredients possible, while constantly expanding its wide selection of healthy entrees. Chefs are currently working on a selection of heart-healthy meals that will be among the fourteen meal choices, which change each month. The upscale touches continue in the store's lobby where customers can find a diverse assortment of gourmet specialty items, including food and drink items, kitchen gadgets, serving pieces, unique gifts, and customized gourmet gift baskets, many of which complement the make and take gourmet menu items.

How Sociale Make & Take Gourmet works:
During a Sociale cooking session participants make their way through refrigerated prep stations that are fully stocked with all of the necessary tools and ingredients. Participants simply follow step-by-step directions, rotating through the stations until all entrées are completed and ready to take home. No grocery shopping, no prep time, no clean up! Ingredients can be varied to meet specific tastes and dietary restrictions. Entrées are prepared in servings for 2-3 people or 4-6 people, and range from $2.84 to $4.67 per serving. Sociale's entrées come with quick and easy cooking instructions and recommendations for side dishes and desserts.
Sociale currently has locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia with several stores in development and franchise territories available throughout the country. Log on to www.SocialeGourmet.com for more information.

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