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title: "Buddy’s Home Furnishings Opens New Location in Florida"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/528caba4-25be-4463-afd6-935a329c6d06
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240327_buddys_home_furnishings_opens_new_location_in_florida.html
category: "Home Services"
industry: "Home Services"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-03-27T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T19:55:15.666Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503387762-592deb58ef4e?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Buddy’s Home Furnishings Opens New Location in Florida

**TL;DR:** Buddy's Home Furnishings has opened a new location in Arcadia, Florida, marking the fourth store opening for the operating group, which will develop 14 locations across Central Florida. The location is owned by Ben Pou of TPGBHF, who signed a development agreement with Buddy's in November 2022.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-03-27. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240327_buddys_home_furnishings_opens_new_location_in_florida.html).*

## Story

Buddy’s Home Furnishings has opened a new location in Arcadia, Florida.

The location is owned by Ben Pou of TPGBHF. This is the fourth store opening for the operating group that will develop 14 locations across Central Florida. Signed in November of 2022, the development agreement marked Buddy’s largest deal in the state.

“I am the fifth generation of furniture retailers in my family and proud to continue that legacy as a franchise owner with Buddy’s,” said Pou. “I’ve spent my whole life in Central Florida, so I know the region like the back of my hand. There is an opportunity for a Buddy’s in Arcadia, so we’re thrilled that our doors are now open to serve customers in need of affordable home necessities.”

TPGBHF opened three locations in 2023.

“Arcadia is just one of the many communities that will benefit from TPGBHF’s vision for Central Florida,” said Mitchell Lee, Senior Director of Franchise Development at Buddy’s. “Ben’s expertise in the industry makes him a strong leader, and he has surrounded himself with a talented team. We’re excited to support them as they continue to open stores in the state.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- location expansion (topic)
- Buddy's Home Furnishings (company)
- Central Florida (location)
- Mitchell Lee (person)
- home furnishings (topic)
- Arcadia, Florida (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240327_buddys_home_furnishings_opens_new_location_in_florida.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/528caba4-25be-4463-afd6-935a329c6d06).