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Young Entrepreneur Acquires Instant Imprints Concord, Acquisition Showcases the Company's San Francisco Bay Area Growth Plans

Joseph Blackman's passion and motivation led him to ownership of Instant Imprints Concord.

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CONCORD, Ca. - Instant Imprints, North America’s only franchise network offering everything a business needs to promote, announced today that it has signed an agreement to transfer ownership of the brand’s Concord location to Joseph Blackman, a 27 year-old local resident who has a business focused mindset. Blackman made the decision to purchase Instant Imprints from the original location owner because of its sought after services. Originally opened in 2011, Instant Imprints Concord will operate under Blackman’s ownership in the same space.

“We have great confidence in Joseph to take over the Concord location and further its success in the Concord community with nearby businesses, organizations and schools,” said Ralph Askar, president and CEO of Instant Imprints “His ambition, ability to learn quickly and passion for the business have prepared him for this transition. We are happy to welcome him to the Instant Imprints family.”

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Blackman graduated from South Dakota University with a major in consumer economics in 2010. Leading up to his involvement with Instant Imprints, he held different positions in the technology field that allowed him to diversify his skills and gain experience in small business. Blackman’s desire for success and working with others has prepared him for business ownership.

“I wanted to purchase Instant Imprints because it provides services that are needed by many businesses and organizations. Plus, the Instant Imprints business model works,” said Blackman, “By saving local organizations time and resources Instant Imprints serves an important role in Concord.”

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Blackman’s acquisition of the Concord center casts a spotlight on the company’s growth plans for the San Francisco Bay area. The company has set in motion a franchise development plan to open centers in the East Bay area, and throughout metropolitan San Francisco. Across North America, Instant Imprints continues its aggressive North American development strategy, which calls for more than 500 new centers throughout Canada and the United States.

Awarding single and area franchise agreements, as well as master license developer opportunities around the globe, the Instant Imprints investment is ripe for experienced franchise investors as well as individuals transitioning into entrepreneurship from corporate positions.

Complete with comprehensive business development training, site selection support, marketing programs and the purchasing power of the Instant Imprints network, the business model has been cultivated to cater to high quality candidates that understand the value of a proven system.

Local individuals and organizations interested in Instant Imprints’ products and services can email Joseph at Store0221@instantimprints.com or call (925) 825-9815.

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