# JULY 2025 was one for the đź“š | PLEASE & THANK YOU - Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/feed/184356 - Entity ID: wefunder:feed_item:184356 - Published at: 2025-08-04 18:54:09 UTC - Updated at: 2025-08-05 13:23:53 UTC ## Author BROOKE VAUGHN ## Subject PLEASE & THANK YOU ## Content Summer may be slower in retail, but for us, it’s always been one of the most strategic times of the year. Cookie Season - September through December - is when the magic happens, and we spend the dog days of summer laying the foundation for a successful season.For months now, we’ve been glued to our screens, making big decisions, redlining legal pads, and meticulously documenting the PLEASE & THANK YOU process. Over the past year, we’ve combed through 15 years of photos, partnerships, recipes, culture, and brand-building to get to this moment. And now, it feels quite climactic…We’re proud to announce that as of August 4, 2025, 🍪 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 🍪, PLEASE & THANK YOU is officially registered as a franchised business in the United States.We’re starting small intentionally: licensing in territories with strong distribution networks or a built-in PLEASE & THANK YOU fan base. This allows us to grow with purpose—offering reliable, hands-on training and ensuring the success of our franchise partners. Our mission is to have fun supporting our brand expansion! With strategic growth and inspired partnerships, we can cultivate a community of Day Makers to better support our franchisees.Our 12-month goal: launch or license 15 new franchises across Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Missouri, Alabama, and Arkansas. With 62 franchise inquiries already in hand, this goal doesn’t just feel achievable, it feels inevitable.Many of our Wefunder investors have asked about franchising, and we’re thrilled to help bring PLEASE & THANK YOU to your neighborhoods.Interested in becoming a franchise partner?Start by filling out our franchise application here. Our team will review and follow up directly.📧 franchise@wearepleaseandthankyou.com📱 (502) 599-8339 - Franchise Team Direct Lineđź”— wearepleaseandthankyou.com/franchiseTo our investors: THANK YOU. Your belief in our brand is fueling this national expansion. We wanted you here for the ride—and we’re grateful to be accomplishing our goals with you.