Emerging Vision's 2025 Annual Franchise Meeting 'Vision of a Champion' Celebrates 15th out of 16th Year of Comp Store Sales Growth, Announces Team of the Decade

Over 25 Offices Within Every Region of the Country Achieved Double Digit Comparative Store Sales Growth  

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerging Vision, a leading optical industry powerhouse with over 100 optical retail locations which include Sterling Optical, Site for Sore Eyes, The Eye Gallery, and OPTICA, recently held its 2025 Annual Franchise Meeting: Vision of a Champion at the prestigious Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland. The exclusive gathering brought together franchisees from across the network, along with their key vendor partners and corporate staff, for a celebration of achievements, strategic collaboration and the company's unwavering commitment to excellence in optical retail.  

The Emerging Vision team gathered owners from Sterling Optical and Site for Sore Eyes to celebrate record comparative sales growth in several of the largest regions nationwide - franchisees reported double digit individual comparative store sales growth in every region, with over 15 stores showing comparative store sales growth over 20%, and some as high as 36%. Additionally, over 10 locations achieved comparative store sales growth of over 10%.  

A defining moment of the gathering was the reveal of Emerging Vision's prestigious franchise Team of the Decade. Recipients were honored for their exceptional performance, outstanding sales growth and unwavering commitment to excellence from the years 2014-2024—values that exemplify the Emerging Vision standard across the entire network. Honorees included Ashraf & Mohsen Hosseini, Winnie Flood, Tom & Tommy Farrell, Joel & Dr. Lisa Adams-Mahepath, Anita Silva, Raj & Anita Debidat, Lolita Munir, Heather Freilich, Felix Karanja, Dr. Michael Kwok, Renata Nannetti, Alex Bezverkh, and Dr. Paul Delakis.   

CEO Glenn Spina hosted the multi-day event, which provided franchisees with opportunities to reflect on their successes, strengthen professional bonds and create memories together in the Irish countryside. The intimate venue fostered meaningful connections and strategic discussions that will drive the network forward into its next chapter of growth.  

"This was not just a business meeting," said CEO Glenn Spina, "it was an opportunity to celebrate the passion and dedication of a team who consistently leads with heart and delivers. It was an honor to recognize such strong partnerships and the uniquely collaborative culture that have made Emerging Vision subsidiaries, some of which have existed for over 100 years, such a pillar within the optical industry. Our franchisees don't just represent our brand—they embody our commitment to excellence."  

The Ireland location underscored Emerging Vision's commitment to creating memorable experiences for its franchise partners while providing a distinctive backdrop for strategic planning and relationship building. The company's choice to invest in this level of franchisee experience reflects its philosophy of treating partners as valued members of an extended family.  

With its century-long track record of industry leadership and its continued focus on franchisee success, Emerging Vision remains positioned to drive innovation and excellence across the optical retail landscape for generations to come.  

About Emerging Vision: 
As a parent company to over 100 optical locations, Emerging Vision serves as a beloved partner providing deep industry expertise and hands-on support to help optical franchisees thrive. The company's commitment to excellence, innovation and partnership has established it as a trusted leader in optical retail. 

SOURCE Emerging Vision