Entrepreneur Magazine
Monday, December 1, 2003
What’s Hot for 2004: First Look: 92 New Franchises New In Town Get geared up for 2004 with 92 of today’s freshest franchising concepts It’s a popular phrase around this time of the year – “out with the old; in with the new.” While franchising runs on the success of its “old”, tried and true systems (think McDonald’s and KFC), …Read Full Article...
Counselor Magazine
Monday, December 1, 2003
A Publication of the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) Show & Sell PRstore – A “Do-It-Yourself” Marketing Superstore By Tonia Cook Kimbrough Mike and Kathy Butler had a vision: to marry promotional materials, consulting and creative services with a unique, accessible retail atmosphere. The result, dubbed The PRstore LLC, is a fast-growing franchise with a particular emphasis on showrooms. Kathy is …Read Full Article...
Michigan Banker Magazine
Thursday, October 30, 2003
There’s Life after a Banking Career – Former West Michigan Banker Now a Franchised Advertising Pro By Bill Perry GRAND RAPIDS – Taking your professional experience down a new path can be an exciting opportunity. For Russ Andre, who retired last year as president/CEO of Founders Trust Personal Bank, starting Michigan’s first PRstore in April was a chance to be …Read Full Article...
Entrepreneur Magazine
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
WHAT’S NEW A One-Stop Marketing Shop Founded in 2001, PRstore, LLC is geared toward former corporate marketing execs who want to own a retail business. Offering franchises since 2002, the Charlotte, North Carolina, company has created more than 50 standard customizable products that franchisees use to help clients develop their marketing campaigns.
The Grand Rapids Press
Friday, May 2, 2003
Retired banker turns entrepreneur, Opening walk-in marketing shop The PRstore helps small businesses and Non-profit groups with their promotional needs. By MORGAN JAREMA The Grand Rapids Press After 33 years in banking and a retirement that lasted little more than a year, Russ Andre is back in business. Andre, 55, has opened Michigan’s first PRstore at 1971 East Beltline Ave. …Read Full Article...