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05-08-06
Local Tampa Firm Selected to Help Make Comic Strip Dreams Come Alive
Tampa, FL - May 8, 2006 – Local integrated marketing firm, 9Seconds, was recently chosen to work with the current creator and alter ego of the “Blondie” character strip, Dean Young and his partner Lamar Berry in their efforts to bring the dreams of a Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes to reality.
9Seconds Integrated Marketing Alliance partner, GravityFree of Sarasota, is collaborating with Dagwood’s to create an intranet designed to securely share information or operations with employee’s, market partners and franchisee’s. 9Seconds has the responsibility of implementing Search Engine Optimization, Pay-Per-Click management and online public relations.
“We are extremely excited to play a role in an icon such as Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes. I am confident that Dean Young and Lamar Berry will make this the best quick serve restaurant to come along in a very long time,” said Ray Gonzalez, President/CEO of 9Seconds. “Not only do we feel privileged to work with this exciting group, I have no doubt of the huge impact they will make considering the 75-year brand established by the “Blondie” comic strip. I know I plan to be one of the first in line for a Dagwood’s Signature Sandwich!”
Fans can expect to see Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes open in their neighborhoods as the franchise expands. Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes will grow as business investors, called Market Partners, purchase territories and then, in turn, sell to and support store-level Franchisees.
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About 9Seconds
9Seconds is a full service integrated marketing communications firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida. 9Seconds provides its clients with a complete approach to business development specializing in business and marketing consulting services, search engine optimization, integrated marketing, Pay-Per-Click advertising and online public relations.
About Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes LLC
Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes, an innovative restaurant franchise headquartered in New Orleans, La. and Clearwater, Fla., is the brainchild of “Blondie” comic strip creator Dean Young and restaurant franchise marketing expert Lamar Berry. Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and, like the strip, they offer guests the opportunity to suspend disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood’s features more than 30 delicious menu items including Dagwood’s Signature Sandwiches – plus soups and salads – made from the world’s tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments. Additional information about Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes is available by visiting www.dagwoods.us.com.
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