
MLive.com: Gloria Jean's Coffees Targets Michigan for Growth
Gloria Jean's Coffees plans to expand in Michigan, targeting new locations in shopping malls, inline retail centers, and downtown areas.
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Gloria Jean's Coffees plans to expand in Michigan, targeting new locations in shopping malls, inline retail centers, and downtown areas.

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