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title: "Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Opens in Township of Washington, New Jersey"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d8809cb8-d525-4183-887c-df745f767496
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240904_big_frog_custom_tshirts__more_opens_in_township_of__washington_new_jersey.html
category: "Retail"
industry: "Retail"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-09-04T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:40:18.796Z
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# Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Opens in Township of Washington, New Jersey

**TL;DR:** Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More has opened a new location in Township of Washington, New Jersey, its second in the state. The store is owned by entrepreneur Dave Ackley, who aims to support local businesses and nonprofits.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-09-04. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240904_big_frog_custom_tshirts__more_opens_in_township_of__washington_new_jersey.html).*

## Story

“Dave’s store is our second location in New Jersey, and we’re proud to be partnering with an entrepreneur as passionate as he is,” said Tina Bacon-DeFrece, president and co-founder of Big Frog. “Dave’s approach to business in his community aligns perfectly with Big Frog’s values, and we’re excited for him to hit the ground running.”

Ackley, who secured the site in Township of Washington earlier this year, is enthusiastic about the positive impact Big Frog will have on local businesses.

“There are tons of small businesses in our area, and I’m hoping to make their lives easier by giving them a real person to talk to about their custom apparel needs instead of just an impersonal online-only process,” said Ackley. “I’ve been around apparel and printing for years, and Big Frog gives me an opportunity to get involved in my current community with sports teams and other local businesses. I’ve already built many relationships, and I’m working to create additional community connections.”

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More offers a range of decorating services for clothing, including Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, embroidery, screen printing, vinyl, and Ultra Print (heat press).

To celebrate, Big Frog of Northern New Jersey is offering 20% off each new customer’s first order within 30 days of the store’s opening date. In alignment with Big Frog’s community focus, Ackley also is committed to fundraising efforts for nonprofits that support animal advocacy, homelessness relief, educational outreach, and more.

“I have always loved managing people and developing teams,” said Ackley. “It is so fulfilling to know that my wife Jill and I will be supporting individuals and organizations in our own community while contributing to a larger, nationwide mission, and we can’t wait to get started.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Retail (sector)
- community involvement (topic)
- store opening (topic)
- Tina Bacon-DeFrece (person)
- Township of Washington, New Jersey (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240904_big_frog_custom_tshirts__more_opens_in_township_of__washington_new_jersey.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d8809cb8-d525-4183-887c-df745f767496).