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Winston-Salem Now Open

Edina, MN (January 2007) â€"Sociale Make & Take Gourmet is proud to announce the opening the Winston-Salem, North Carolina store. 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 at 380 Knollwood Dr. Suite D, just off I-40 Business. Donna Harris, the franchise owner, is excited about the opportunity to bring this new service to the people of Winston-Salem. “We hope to make everyone’s mealtime a little less tedious and a lot more enjoyable” said Donna. “Now busy families can enjoy healthy, tasty, meals without the hours of preparation and cleanup it previously took.”
Donna has spent the past 20 years in the corporate world and the last 15 of that as a working mom. That is why when she first went to a meal preparation session she knew it was the way to go. After looking at many different franchises she saw Sociale as the only one she did not want to compete against. “With the storefront boutique, gourmet meals, side dishes and desserts it offers, Sociale is truly a one-stop shop for busy families,” said Donna. “And as a busy family ourselves we appreciate the convenience it provides.”
The new franchise location marks the beginning of rapid growth for Sociale. Founders, Jason and Lisa Hake, who opened the first Sociale Make & Take Gourmet in Minneapolis, Minnesota two years ago, 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, the Hakes 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. Now 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 their family and friends can enjoy anytime. Don’t have an hour? Sociale also offers already prepared entrees, sides and desserts that can 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 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 the time as other meal preparation services to put together). Equally important as 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. 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 their 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 $2.63 to $4.67 per serving. Sociale’s entrées come with quick and easy cooking instructions.

Sociale currently has other locations in Minnesota, South Carolina and North Carolina, with several stores in development and franchise territories available throughout the country. For more information log onto www.socialegourmet.com

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