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title: "American Freight Awards Location To Franchise Partners In Florida"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f76e0c9f-985a-491b-962d-79c4ef0dff45
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230126_american_freight_awards_location_to_franchise_partners_in_florida.html
category: "Retail"
industry: "Retail"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-01-26T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:02:00.918Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# American Freight Awards Location To Franchise Partners In Florida

**TL;DR:** American Freight awards a new location in Homestead, Florida, to franchise partners Erik Sanchez and Yureisy Lugo. The company has awarded 42 franchises to 11 franchise owners across the country since launching its franchising model in 2021.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-01-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230126_american_freight_awards_location_to_franchise_partners_in_florida.html).*

## Story

The new location will go to franchise partners Erik Sanchez and Yureisy Lugo. The husband and wife duo also own and operate Lumar Shoe Warehouse in Miami.

“We’re diversifying our business portfolio, all while establishing generational wealth for our two daughters,” said Sanchez. “We were attracted to American Freight’s semi-absentee model that allows us to be present at home while making passive income from our investment.”

Since launching the franchising model in 2021, American Freight has awarded 42 franchises to 11 franchise owners across the country.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Erik and Yureisy to American Freight,” said Terry McGee, Vice President of Franchise Development at American Freight. “Their combined business expertise and dedication to growing their investments make them the perfect fit for our program. We look forward to witnessing their inevitable success.”

American Freight, a subsidiary of Franchise Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG), offers affordable, high-quality furniture, mattresses and appliances through its direct-to-consumer, warehouse-style stores. With more than 5 million satisfied customers, American Freight has a strong legacy of helping customers save money since 1994. American Freight offers exceptional customer service and a one-stop-shop for quality furniture, mattresses and appliances at everyday low prices. The company has over 360 U.S. locations in 38 states and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit AmericanFreight.com.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- franchise partners (topic)
- franchising model (topic)
- American Freight (company)
- business portfolio (topic)
- Homestead, Florida (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230126_american_freight_awards_location_to_franchise_partners_in_florida.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f76e0c9f-985a-491b-962d-79c4ef0dff45).