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Charleston, SC – Fabulous Frocks®, located at 100 Church Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, is excited to announce the launch of their national franchise opportunity. The concept behind Fabulous Frocks® was born when CEO Sarah Black saw the need for a boutique that offered designer bridal gowns at a discounted price. With the concept of wedding gown consignment, designer gowns are available to brides who may have a lower budget set aside for their gown or simply want to take advantage of the discount. It also offers an avenue for individuals, boutiques, and designers to sell their used, sample and new gowns.Fabulous Frocks® currently has three locations: Charleston (SC), Alexandria (VA), and Atlanta (GA) and is looking to expand nationwide. While owning a Fabulous Frocks® franchisees will be given the opportunity to own their own high-end boutique with low start-up costs, low overhead and no royalties for the first 60 days they are open. By being a part of the Fabulous Frocks® system they will have access to the professionally designed marketing campaigns, as well as being a part of consignment programs, which give each franchisee access to inventory at other locations and the warehouse. Franchisees also have access to the corporate website with inventory listing capabilities and individual boutique blogs.Fabulous Frocks® is happy to announce that they are listed in Entrepreneur Magazine’s under the category resale shops, which is predicted in the article to be one of the top franchise categories of 2013. The Fabulous Frocks® brand has become synonymous with giving each and every bride exceptional customer service and a one-on-one bridal gown shopping experience. Franchisees will be a part of an incredible community of stores and boutique owners with a vested interest in their professional success.