| “I really like being co-branded with the local service stations,” said Blise. “This has been a successful operating model for me and when this location became available, I was ready to expand. Plus, I have the right management team in place to assist with my growth and these local stations offer convenience for customers on-the-go.” Blise employs 25-30 people, which also helps the local economy. The newest co-branded location is in Sartell, Minnesota at a Coborn’s Convenience Store at 1001 7 th Street, N. This marks the first Erbert & Gerbert’s location for Coborn’s Inc., a St. Could, MN based retailer with nearly 100 years of history and more than 120 locations. In fact, this new location is only 10 minutes from where Coborn’s first started as a company. Erbert & Gerbert’s is no stranger to co-branding and has unique, convenient locations in places such as universities, high traffic gas stations and hospitals, to name a few. “We continue to look for opportunities to offer more options for our guests on-the-go,” said Ryan Rothwell, Coborn’s Convenience Division Manager. “The grocery and food industries are always changing, and we pride ourselves on our efforts to remain innovative and relevant with the unique needs of our guests in mind. Plus, having hot soups and unique flavors gives Erbert &Gerbert’s an edge over the competition.” With more than 90 locations operating in 16 states, Erbert & Gerbert’s is on track to becoming one of the fastest-growing sandwich chains in the U.S. They were recently named among the Top 200 Restaurant Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine. “We are thrilled to have owners like Coborn’s who want to help grow the brand locally. Just the type of people we are looking for as partners nationwide,” said Eric Wolfe, the CEO of the fast growing Erbert & Gerbert’s chain. About
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