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Franchise with Contemporary, Fun and Easy Approach to Eye Care Will Serve Optical Needs of the Community at New Locations.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — My Eyelab, a leading optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, will open its newest locations in Birmingham late May and late June, with another to follow later in 2022. Located at 1711 Montgomery Highway in the Riverchase area and 5413 Highway 280, Suite 103 at the Cahaba Market, the two stores opening mark My Eyelab’s debut in Alabama.

Franchise owners Zain Attawala and Sagar Panjawani are optimistic about the expansion. “Moving into the Birmingham area with these three new locations gives us a lot of opportunity for growth and to capitalize on the optical market here,” says Attawala.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, My Eyelab is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes Stanton Optical. My Eyelab has led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. Tapping into its network of affiliated doctors, to date the company has conducted over 2 million telehealth eye exams, something no other optical retailer can offer in the Birmingham area. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not hindered My Eyelab’s success, as its proprietary telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.

By combining their industry-leading telehealth technology and various monthly payment options through third party vendors, My Eyelab is delivering on their promise of modernizing the eyecare experience for all that’s more affordable and accessible than ever before.

On top of that, an assortment of over 1,000 frames and top contact lens brands to fit both style and budgets allows consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique, stylish designs that fit their personal style. For convenience, the new My Eyelab stores around Birmingham accept both same day appointments and walk-ins for your eye exams and eyewear needs.

Hours for the Hoover Riverchase and Cahaba Market stores are Monday – Saturday 9 am to 7 pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment go to www.myeyelab.com or call 1-800-EYE TEST.

Franchisees to Bring Four New Locations of Optical Retail Brand to the Cedar Rapids Region

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, is gearing up for expansion in the Iowa market. This growth is being driven by a recently signed franchise agreement with a trio of entrepreneurs looking to bring easy and affordable eye care to Iowans. The franchisees, Shelan Patel, Nikki Gosal and Pritesh Patel have plans to open four locations over the next few years in the Cedar Rapids area. Their first two stores are on track to open between summer and fall of 2022.

As former Now Optics employees with combined experience north of 23 years, Patel and Gosal are well positioned for success in this new venture with My Eyelab. Gosal was a Regional Manager of 11 Now Optics stores, with a clear emphasis on multi-unit franchises and store management. Patel was the Director of Finance, Accounting and Business Intelligence over the course of a 10+ year employment with Now Optics.

“We are thrilled to be growing My Eyelab in Iowa over the next few years,” said Gosal. “My Eyelab will give Iowan’s access to easier and more affordable eye care, and we look forward to furthering our ongoing relationship with the brand.”

Added Shelan Patel: “Having a strong understanding of the telemedicine concept and the general business model of the brand is what makes us delighted to kick-start our franchising careers. We are excited to be representing a brand that we’ve felt passionate about from the very beginning. Nikki, Pritesh and I can’t wait to bring our expertise and love for what we do to our future customers throughout Iowa.”

My Eyelab remains committed to making franchising in the eye care retail space easier than ever. To continue its impressive trajectory, My Eyelab is seeking qualified entrepreneurs that share the same vision and have a passion for managing their own business. My Eyelab’s streamlined business model makes it easy for anyone to own and operate a retail eye care store and hit the ground running from day one. Their corporate team of experts have over 50 years of combined experience to share and provide the needed training and on-going support in all aspects of running the operation, from site selection to marketing, merchandising and technology.

For more information about My Eyelab, visit www.myeyelab.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit www.myeyelabfranchise.com or contact Charles Kowanetz at ckowanetz@myeyelab.com or 561-331-0933.

Retail Eyecare Franchise Continues Momentum with 46 New Locations and 33% Increase in Telehealth Eye Exams in 2021.

PALM SPRINGS, Fla. — My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, is staying true to its vision of modernizing the eye care experience for all people and making franchising easy. 2021 was another impressive year of growth for My Eyelab with 46 new store openings, bringing its total to 143 locations, 75 of which are franchised and 68 are corporate. In addition to a 16% same store sales increase, My Eyelab signed 30 new franchise deals and saw a 21% increase in new units compared to 2020. Overall, parent company Now Optics has administered 1.8 million telehealth eye exams since launching the service, a 33% increase from 2020, solidifying its national eyecare and retail brands as industry leaders in optical telehealth services. Across its brands, which also includes Stanton Optical, Now Optics has approximately 260 open locations across America.

My Eyelab recently ranked in the top 100 of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. A highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and an invaluable source for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranked My Eyelab 100^th for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. This is the third consecutive year My Eyelab has been ranked.

“As we look back on 2021 and the entire pandemic journey thus far, it’s surreal to see how far we’ve come and we can’t wait for what lies ahead. Between our openings and signed agreements that’s greatly expanded our reach, the millions of patients we’ve treated through telehealth, and repeatedly being mentioned alongside marquee brands, what we’ve accomplished during these unprecedented times is nothing short of remarkable,” said Daniel Stanton, Founder and CEO of Now Optics. “As the demand for telehealth increases and becomes more established in our country’s healthcare, we feel confident that Now Optics’ industry-leading telehealth services will continue to separate ourselves in the eye care space and make My Eyelab and Stanton Optical household brand names.”

Business projections are forecasting an even stronger year for My Eyelab franchise development in 2022. Early estimates predict 75 new units, including expanded reach in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Utah and Michigan. Among the new franchise owners are three former My Eyelab corporate employees – Nikki Gosal, Shelan Patel and Eduardo Ortiz – who signed franchise agreements with the company last year. New markets of focus for development and growth for My Eyelab in 2022 include Phoenix, AZ; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Fort Myers, FL; Cedar Rapids, IA; Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Salt Lake City, UT and Detroit, MI.

As the company looks forward to 2022, My Eyelab is reinforcing themselves as a fun and fashionable trend setting brand with easy and affordable eyecare. To commemorate this renewed focus, My Eyelab is launching a new tagline, ‘Your Vision, My Eyelab.’ My Eyelab remains dedicated to its loyal customers by leveraging its proprietary telehealth technology and remote network of available doctors to provide patients with eye exams virtually in-store. To date, the company has conducted more than 1.8 million telehealth eye exams, something no other optical provider can offer.

My Eyelab, is committed to making franchising in the eyecare space easier than ever. To continue its impressive trajectory, the company is seeking qualified franchise partners that share the same vision and have a passion for managing their own business. My Eyelab’s streamlined business model makes it easy for anyone to learn the optical industry and hit the ground running from day one. In fact, 86% of My Eyelab franchisees have signed or opened multiple units, and 2020 saw an average of 4.75 units per closing franchisee.  Their corporate team of experts have over 50 years of combined experience to share and provide the needed training and on-going support in all aspects of running the operation, from site selection to marketing, merchandising and technology.

For more information about My Eyelab, visit www.myeyelab.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit www.myeyelabfranchise.com or contact Charles Kowanetz at ckowanetz@myeyelab.com or 561-331-0933.

Leading Eyecare Retailer Now Offering Buy Now, Pay Later Technology at My Eyelab and Stanton Optical Locations.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Now Optics, the parent company of eye care retail brands My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, announced today a partnership with Sunbit, the preferred buy now, pay later technology (BNPL) of service providers and retailers. The partnership will integrate Sunbit’s BNPL technology into all My Eyelab and Stanton Optical retail locations to provide customers with flexible payment options, making Now Optics’ mission to make affordable, accessible and efficient eye care even easier. Sunbit’s BNPL payment options are currently available at a majority of locations, and will be fully available at all Now Optics’ stores by November 10.

Sunbit’s BNPL solution approves 90% of people who apply and provides them with a three-months, no-interest financing option. To ensure flexibility and accessibility for all, six-month and 12-month BNPL options with interest are also available.

“We’re always thinking about new and innovative ways we can deliver simple, affordable eye care at My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, and our latest partnership with Sunbit takes that commitment a step further,” said Daniel Stanton, CEO of Now Optics. “Eye care is a right, not a privilege, so we feel obligated to provide as much flexibility as possible with payment options for each and every person that comes to our stores.”

The debut of Sunbit’s BNPL technology in Now Optics’ stores marks yet another technological milestone for the company, following their early adoption of optical telehealth. To date, the company has conducted more than 1.6 million telehealth eye exams, something no other optical retailer can offer.

Both My Eyelab and Stanton Optical feature an assortment of over 2,000 frames and top contact lens brands to fit both style and budgets and allows consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique, stylish designs that fit their personal style. For convenience, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical accept both same day appointments and walk-ins for eye exams, starting at $45, which can be applied to any eye wear purchase.

For more information about Now Optics’ brands and Sunbit, visit www.myeyelab.com or www.stantonoptical.com and www.sunbit.com. 

ABOUT SUNBIT
Sunbit is the preferred buy now, pay later technology of service providers and retailers fulfilling the needs of thousands of local communities. Sunbit eases the stress of buying everyday things by offering access to fast, fair and transparent payment options to people everywhere. Sunbit technology is offered in-store and online through nearly 8,000 locations, including 1 in 4 auto dealership service centers, optical practices, dentist offices and specialty health care services. Payment options through Sunbit can be found at these establishments www.sunbit.com/shop-directory. Loans are made by Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc., dba TAB Bank, which determines qualifications for and terms of credit.

Successful My Eyelab Franchisees Investing in More Units in Multiple New Markets.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, announced today it has signed an agreement which will bring nine new franchise stores to Alabama, marking the brand’s debut in the state. Growth in the coming months will be driven by business partners Zain Attawala and Sagar Panjwani, current My Eyelab franchisees with 17 open locations in the Atlanta, Georgia market. Attawala and Panjwani also signed an agreement to open two additional stores in Atlanta.

The Alabama deal will bring nine new locations to the Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery markets. The new stores will feature an experience focused on convenience and ease with a contemporary design that highlights the latest technology – offering stylish glasses at an affordable price and an experience that makes shopping for prescription eyewear fun and easy.

“We feel so grateful to be a part of My Eyelab franchising and we’re incredibly excited to bring affordable eye care to the people of Alabama,” said Zain Attawala, My Eyelab franchisee. “The success we’ve had in Atlanta exceeded our expectations, and with how great the unit economics are combined with low start-up and operational costs, investing further in My Eyelab and expanding our reach into several untapped markets was a no-brainer.”

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, My Eyelab has led the retail eye care industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable and convenient eye exams. An assortment of over 2,000 frames to fit both style and budgets allows consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique, stylish designs that fit their personal style. To date, the company has conducted more than 1 million telehealth eye exams, something no other retail eye care franchise can offer.

In addition to Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery, My Eyelab recently signed deals to bring locations to the Acworth and Peachtree City areas in Atlanta. The company currently has 62 franchise stores open and is on track to have 70 franchise units operating by year end. The new openings and signings in 2021 so far mark a 40 percent year-to-date growth rate over last year for My Eyelab, with 21 units currently in development. Between sister brands My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, Now Optics expects to have 247 stores by the end of the year.

For more information about My Eyelab, visit www.myeyelab.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit www.myeyelabfranchise.com or contact Mike Wootton at mwootton@myeyelab.com.

Trio of Franchisees to Expand Optical Retail Brand in Dallas and Austin Areas.

DALLAS — My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, is gearing up for expansion in the Austin and Dallas markets. This growth plan comes after a signed agreement from the end of 2020 with a trio of new franchisees looking to grow the brand in these two markets. The franchisees, Arash Ghanbari, Victor Mankrious, and Sameh Bekhit plan to open eight locations over the next three years with four in each market. Their first location is set to open in Dallas in August 2021, shortly followed by two more stores in Austin.

These franchisees have a unique portfolio of experience, having worked in mechanical engineering, research and development, dentistry and entrepreneurship. Ghanbari and Mankrious are mechanical engineers, equipping them to handle operations and the financial aspects of running their My Eyelab locations. Additionally, Mankrious and his wife have owned and operated a small pharmacy for the past five years. Bekhit is a dentist who owns and operates multiple dental practices. With this background in small business ownership, he will lead oversight of the operations.

“Growing the My Eyelab brand in Dallas and Austin is an honor, since we will have the opportunity to help the community by providing excellent eye care products and services,” said Arash Ghanbari. “We are looking forward to this opportunity to expand our portfolios and take a deep dive into the world of franchising with My Eyelab. This brand has an incredibly strong business approach that’s proven to work throughout the pandemic for plenty of franchisees, which is why we feel so confident in our pursuit.”

Added Victor Makrious: “We are excited to be joining a brand that’s demonstrated great economic power, focus on technological innovation and customer service. Through telehealth, we’re able to provide better, comfortable quality service to our customers and make ourselves more readily available to their needs. This is a future-forward brand sitting at the forefront of telemedicine, and we believe this is what will set us up for optimal success.”

My Eyelab remains committed to making franchising in the eye care space easier than ever. To continue its impressive trajectory, My Eyelab is seeking qualified entrepreneurs that share the same vision and have a passion for managing their own business. My Eyelab’s streamlined business model makes it easy for anyone to own and operate a retail eye care store and hit the ground running from day one. Their corporate team of experts have over 50 years of combined experience to share and provide the needed training and on-going support in all aspects of running the operation, from site selection to marketing, merchandising and technology.

For more information about My Eyelab, visit www.myeyelab.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit www.myeyelabfranchise.com or contact John Bonewell at jbonewell@myeyelab.com, Craig Garwood at cgarwood@myeyelab.com or by calling 561-800-4868.

Retail Eyecare Franchise Ranks as No. 3 after an Impressive Year of Growth.

PALM SPRINGS, Fla. — My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, announced today that the company has been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Top New Franchises and Fastest-Growing Franchises lists. Impressively, My Eyelab came in at No. 3 on the Top New Franchises list, which features 100 rising stars in the franchise world. Earlier this month, My Eyelab also ranked on the publication’s Top 500 Fastest-Growing Franchise list, which identifies franchises’ ability to leverage their ability to scale quickly across the globe, coming in at No. 148.

Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Top New Franchises list features up-and-coming businesses that have been franchising for five years or less. The rankings are judged based on each brand’s score received in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list that covers key areas like financial strength and stability, company size and growth, brand recognition and franchisee support. This prestigious list emphasizes attractive franchise brands across the U.S. to help potential business partners make high-upside investments. My Eyelab also recently ranked in the top 100 of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 this past January.

“As we look forward to another year of growth and expansion, we accept these great honors as an opportunity to recognize the tremendous job our teams did serving our communities during the COVID 19 pandemic,” said Daniel Stanton, Founder and CEO of Now Optics. “Our dedicated franchisees and employees understand the power of our telehealth services and the impact it has on our patients that need it. We can’t wait to see where we go next as we continue making eye care easy, and the demand for convenient and affordable eye care increases.”

Building off an impressive year of success in 2020, My Eyelab is staying true to its vision of modernizing the eye care experience for all people in 2021 and beyond. The company is forecasting 50 new franchise locations and 25 new corporate locations to arrive by the end of this year, including expanded reach into three new states.

To continue its impressive trajectory, My Eyelab is seeking qualified entrepreneurs that share the same vision and have a passion for managing their own business. My Eyelab’s streamlined business model makes it easy for anyone to own and operate a retail eye care store and hit the ground running from day one. Their corporate team of experts have over 50 years of combined experience to share and provide the needed training and on-going support in all aspects of running the operation, from site selection to marketing, merchandising and technology.

To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit www.myeyelabfranchise.com.