Lillians® Welcomes Its Newest Franchise Location: Lillians Of Blaine, Minnesota

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lillians^®, The Hippest Shoppe in Town^®, today announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Blaine, Minn. Just in time for the holidays and Black Friday sales, Lillians of Blaine is set to bring additional style to this northern Twin Cities suburb.

Like all current Lillians locations, Lillians of Blaine offers women the latest looks in boutique and department store fashions and accessories at "ridiculously affordable" prices. The new store location will follow the brand's unique "occasional sale" with "un-traditional hours" concept, opening its doors Thursday through Sunday each week, year 'round.

The newest Lillians location is owned by lifetime Blaine resident, Barb Gonyea, and her husband Kurt. With five children, the Gonyeas have been active in school and sports programs in Blaine and Andover, and are looking forward to bringing something new to the women of the community.

"We are excited to partner with the Gonyea's to bring fabulous fashion and accessories to women in the northern Twin Cities suburbs as we move closer to our 40-shoppe milestone," said Cindy Deuser, CEO of Lillians Holdings Inc. "We built our business on selling a social retail shopping experience. Our aim is to stand out in the retail crowd and serve up an unforgettable experience!"

Located at 10950 Club West Parkway in the Club West Plaza, Lillians of Blaine will be open Thursday through Sunday each week, with its grand opening scheduled for November 23-25.

With the addition of Blaine, Lillian's current portfolio has 32 locations in eight states, including 12 in Minnesota. For more information about opening dates and times of any Lillians location, including Blaine, visit www.lillians.com.

Lillians Holding Inc., parent company for Lillians Shoppes, began franchising throughout the United States in early 2008 after a three-year run of continuous growth in Main Street settings across the Midwest. Open only four days a month, the Lillians reputation is being built by the company's ability to provide women with the hippest new fashion and accessories in a decidedly "un-mall" shopping experience with "un-traditional" hours at affordable prices.  Franchise information is available at www.lillians.com.  Just click on "Own a Shoppe."

SOURCE Lillians