VALPAK Franchise News

Leading Direct Marketing Company Named Best for Vets and Military Friendly Franchise
LARGO, Fla. - May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, has been named to two prestigious lists recognizing franchises that go above and beyond in helping military servicemen and women achieve their goal of business ownership. Both Military Times EDGE and G.I. Jobs have awarded Valpak for its focus on veterans, placing the company at #5 on the Best for Vets: Franchises list and among the top 10 percent of franchise companies named to the 2013 Military Friendly Franchises® list, respectively.
"Valpak gives veterans like me the support structure we are accustomed to from our military experience while putting us in command to run our own business," said Michael Lambert , former Marine Sergeant and now Valpak of Lubbock franchisee...

Husband and Wife Bring The Blue Envelope® into Local Community for the First Time
LARGO, Fla. - April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement to bring The Blue Envelope® to residents and businesses in Tri County, Pa. Husband and wife team, Ralph "Ted" and Yvonne Rosselli , have over 30 years of retail experience and are eager to bring Valpak into their community. Their first blue envelope will be mailed to residents in Clearfield, Jefferson, and Elk counties, which include the areas of DuBois, Clearfield, Brookville, Punxsutawney, St. Mary's and Ridgway, beginning in June 2013.
"It is time for the Tri County area to experience the benefits of Valpak," said Yvonne, Valpak of Tri County, Pa...

Former U.S. Marine Brings the Blue Envelope® to Local Businesses and Residents
LARGO, Fla. - March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Michael Lambert to bring the Blue Envelope® to residents in Lubbock County, Texas. This is the first time that the Lubbock community and the surrounding areas, will benefit from Valpak's signature products and services since 1993. The first Blue Envelope will be mailed to residents beginning in spring 2013.
"I wanted the opportunity to own my own businesses, but still have the support structure I was accustomed to in my previous career supporting the U.S. government," said Michael Lambert , Valpak of Lubbock franchisee...

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Continues Expansion Into New Markets
March 13, 2013 // Franchising.com // LARGO, Fla. – Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that its unique business model and continued investment in emerging technologies has launched another year of exponential growth for the brand. In the first quarter of 2013, the company has signed franchise agreements with new partners in Boston, Mass.; Lubbock, Texas; Shenandoah Valley, Va.; Du Bois, Pa; and Southwestern Ontario in Canada, as well as announced expansion with existing franchisees in Canada that will add another 3.5 million new homes to circulation by April 2013. It's a continuation of the impressive growth the company saw last year, signing 17 new franchise agreements, and opening up six new markets that increased circulation of the Blue Envelope® by three million houses...

First Time Entrepreneur Brings the Blue Envelope® Back to Local Community
LARGO, Fla. - Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Elizabeth Hui , a first-time franchise entrepreneur, to bring the Blue Envelope® back to residents in Shenandoah Valley, Va. Valpak had previously mailed to residents in the area, but has been dormant since 2011. The first Blue Envelope will be mailed to residents in Rockingham, Augusta, and Page counties, which include the cities of Staunton and Harrisonburg, beginning March 2013.
"I am elated to have the opportunity to bring Valpak back into Shenandoah Valley," said Elizabeth, Valpak of Shenandoah Valley franchisee...

LARGO, Fla. - Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons will expand its print circulation and footprint in Canada, beginning immediately. In collaboration with Valpak of Toronto East, 360,000 additional homes in the greater Toronto area will begin mailing each month starting in April, in addition to the current 80,000 household circulation.
"This is the first step in embarking in our collective effort to expand our position in Canada as a leader in print and digital marketing solutions," said Michael Vivio , president of Cox Target Media, provider of Valpak. "Having a strong presence in Toronto is a key component to expanding our circulation throughout the rest of Canada."
Currently, Valpak has eight franchises in Canada, with a circulation of 7 million households...

Firebird CrossFit, of Mesa, Arizona, wins $10,000 to build business muscle and create jobs.
Largo, Fla. (PRWEB) January 30, 2013 - Valpak, a leader in print and digital coupons, has named Firebird CrossFit, of Mesa, Arizona, the winner of its inaugural Dough to Grow Award. The company will receive a $10,000 grand prize to be used to keep their business growing.
The Dough to Grow contest - an online contest for small businesses across North America - employed the power of social media in search of North America’s favorite small business and showed the power of customer loyalty in helping chose the winner.
Chuck Markos is the owner of the successful fitness training business Firebird CrossFit, and a member of a rapidly growing international CrossFit movement...

Target Marketing Solutions, Inc. to Bring the Blue Envelope® to Dane, Columbia, Jefferson, Rock and Sauk Counties
LARGO, Fla. - Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Target Marketing Solutions, Inc., to assume local ownership of the Madison, Wis., market. Target Marketing Solutions, Inc., plans to grow the previously existing territory to include the counties of Dane, Columbia, Jefferson, Rock and Sauk, and mailed their first Valpak Blue Envelope® in November.
"As I was researching franchise opportunities, I saw how rewarding owning a Valpak franchise was for my brother and his wife who have been Valpak franchisees for over 10 years," said Tammy Sullivan , President of Target Marketing Solutions, Inc...

(LARGO, FL – Jan. 8, 2013) – Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, today announced that it will partner with YaSabe.com to enter the expanding US Hispanic market. YaSabe, the leading provider of local information for US Hispanics, will enable users to find and discover Valpak coupons and special offers online and from their mobile phones.
“We are pleased to be able to reach out to the Hispanic community and offer values and savings,” said Michael Vivio, President of Valpak/Cox Target Media. “Valpak is dedicated to helping families save money anywhere@anytime, and we’re happy to be able to do just that and now serve the Hispanic community in a meaningful way through online and mobile searches,” said Vivio...

Valpak Opens New Circulation to Bring the Blue Envelope® to Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Jessamin, Madison, Scott and Woodford Counties 
LARGO, Fla. - Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it will once again be mailing to residents in Lexington, Ky. beginning in March. Valpak had previously mailed to residents in the area, but has been dormant since 2005.
"As we were researching franchise opportunities, we saw how beneficial the Valpak products, including their print, digital and mobile solutions, are to help local businesses in our area become more successful," said Peter St. Germain , general manager of the Valpak of Lexington franchise. "We are excited to bring Valpak back to the Lexington business community, as well as consumers who are seeking local savings...

Seasoned World Travelers Assume Ownership of Existing Valpak Territory in Daytona Beach & Volusia County
LARGO, Fla., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a new franchise agreement with Andrew Pritchard and Mia Brenc to assume local ownership of the Volusia County, Fla. market, which includes Daytona Beach. Valpak of Volusia has served businesses and residents since 2009. The team plans to mail their first Valpak Blue Envelope® in January.
"Mia and I were ready to take on a new business venture that would also benefit the community and Valpak has helped us achieve this," said Andrew Pritchard, Valpak of Volusia franchisee. "Valpak's business model and their innovative suite of print, digital and mobile solutions are the ideal way to help support small business owners and assist them in reaching new customers...

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Continues Expansion from Coast-to-Coast
LARGO, Fla., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today the signing of eight new franchise agreements for territories including Greensboro, N.C.; Fargo, N.D.; Akron, Ohio; Southern Utah; Sacramento, Calif.; Seattle (Kitsap County), Wash.; Columbia, S.C.; Daytona Beach, Fla. and Madison, Wis. Markets including Greensboro, Fargo and Akron are new territories for Valpak and residents in these areas will receive the Blue Envelope® for the very first time. These developments are part of an aggressive growth plan for the brand to increase its presence throughout North America.
"Valpak's unique business model, coupled with significant investment in emerging technologies creating a suite of compelling digital and direct mail advertising products, has resulted in a surge in interest from prospective franchisees," said Todd Leiser, Valpak's director of franchise sales...

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Expands in Kent County
LARGO, Fla., Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Jay and Carol Lanctot to assume ownership of the existing Valpak of Western Michigan franchise. Valpak of Western Michigan has served Kent County since 1989.
"My wife Carol and I were ready to take on a new business venture that would also benefit the Grand Rapids community and Valpak has helped us achieve this," said Jay Lanctot, Valpak of Western Michigan franchisee. "Valpak's business model and their innovative suite of print, digital and mobile solutions are the ideal way to help support small business owners and help them reach new customers...

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Continues Development in North Dakota and Minnesota
LARGO, Fla., Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Ryan Seeger and James Hensyel to expand in Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, MN. Area residents received their first Valpak Blue Envelope® last month.
"As family business owners in the community, we were able to experience first-hand how our business could benefit from the Valpak products and effectively target customers at an affordable cost," said Ryan Seeger, Valpak of Fargo/Moorhead, LLC franchisee. "We are excited to join the brand and bring the vast resources provided by Valpak to the Fargo and Moorhead areas in an effort to help all businesses achieve success in our community...

New Valpak Franchisee Michael Green to Bring the Blue Envelope® to Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Davidson, Randolph, Yakin and Davie Counties
LARGO, Fla., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Michael and Davina Green to bring Valpak back to businesses and residents in "The Triad." Valpak had previously mailed to residents in the area since 1993, but will now serve an expanded area that over time includes Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Davidson, Randolph, Yakin and Dave counties as Valpak of The Triad. The Greens' first Valpak Blue Envelope® will be mailing in November to Guilford County and will reach residents in the Greensboro market...

Leader in Local Print & Digital Coupons Plans to Continue Incentive Program into 2013
LARGO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - As Veteran's Day approaches, Valpak -- a leader in local print and digital coupons -- announces that the company has made great strides in veteran recruiting and hiring this year. Since announcing a new incentive program in February waiving start-up fees for qualified, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, Valpak has signed, or is in the process of signing, franchise agreements with five new veterans, more than doubling the total number of Valpak veteran franchisees. These veterans took advantage of Valpak's special incentive program, which provides a savings of approximately $32,500 and makes it easier for them to start their own franchise business and receive training at no direct cost...

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Expands in Tennessee, Arkansas & Mississippi
LARGO, Fla., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Christi and Ed Eason to expand in the Greater Memphis area, including Western Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas and Northern Mississippi. This father and daughter duo became Valpak franchisees in April 2012 and mailed their first Valpak Blue Envelope® in Memphis and Shelby county in May with plans to expand mailings to outlying areas in the future.
"Our rapid growth is due to the company's successful business model, as well as Valpak's comprehensive suite of products that enable our customers to reach their targeted customer and grow their businesses," said Christi Eason, Valpak of Memphis and The Mid South franchisee...

Garden State Entrepreneur Carries on Family Business in Morris and Sussex Counties
LARGO, Fla., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Jamie Kirschner to assume ownership of the existing Valpak of Garden State West franchise in northern New Jersey.
"As the daughter of the prior franchise owners, running my own company has always been a goal of mine," said Kirschner, Valpak of Garden State West franchisee. "I have watched my parents build several Valpak franchises and see the benefits of business ownership, with the support of a successful brand, such as Valpak, behind you."
With 35 years of experience to draw upon from her family, Kirschner's personal history with Valpak began eight years ago when she started working for her parents' franchise...

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Expands in Kings County, New York
LARGO, Fla., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with business partners and previous Valpak customers, Russ Gittle and Guy Maranga, to expand into North Brooklyn. Residents of North Kings County will receive their first Valpak Blue Envelope® this month.
"As previous Valpak advertising customers, we were able to experience first-hand the effectiveness of the product and how quickly we were able to reach prospective customers," said Russ Gittle, Valpak of North Brooklyn franchisee. "We are excited to join the brand and grow our business, while helping the North Brooklyn community grow theirs...

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons to Benefit from Synergy of Direct Mail and Radio Support
ARGO, Fla., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today the sale of its Valpak of Jacksonville franchise to Cox Radio, which owns five radio stations in the Jacksonville market. Cox Radio is owned by Cox Media Group (CMG), also the parent company of Valpak. Prior to the acquisition, Valpak's Jacksonville franchise was corporate-owned.
"The acquisition of Valpak of Jacksonville provides Cox Radio the perfect opportunity to cross-promote its business and extend the reach of its advertisers," said Bill Hendrich, vice president and market manager for Cox Media Group."
Hendrich has worked with Cox Media Group for more than 16 years and currently handles all business and programming for the five radio stations in Jacksonville, including 95...