SRII Speaking Roses International Inc (GM)

Speaking Roses International Inc. (OTCBB: SRII), today announced the signing of the first franchise agreement and the opening of their first retail flower store. The shop, located at 2104 South 700 East in Salt Lake City, will provide full floral services combined with real-time personalization through the use of patented embossing technology. A grand opening is scheduled Nov. 5-12 with free embossed roses to be given away as part of the celebration. "Until now Speaking Roses could only be purchased online or through a few select flower and gift shops around the country. Now, with the rollout of a franchising program, our roses and other floral products will be available in community neighborhoods here and abroad," said John Winterholler, chief executive officer of Speaking Roses. "Speaking Roses retail stores will revolutionize the way flowers can be used for gift giving," added Winterholler. Speaking Roses stores will introduce the language of flowers to enhance the customer's ability to convey personal messages. Educational displays will communicate the meaning of flower colors, combinations of colors, and quantities of flowers. Certified floral designers will meet with each customer to learn more about the receiver of the gift, the desired meaning to be communicated and the emotion to be evoked. In addition to printed roses and flower bouquets, Speaking Roses has its own line of chocolates and designer message cards to complement floral gifts. "The concept of each Speaking Roses store is to build a broad customer base of people who want to establish stronger relationships with spouses, friends, family members, neighbors, customers and business associates," stated Mike Glauser, franchisee and area developer for Utah and Nevada. For information about Speaking Roses, visit www.speakingroses.com, or call the store at 801-466-ROSE. About Speaking Roses International Inc. Through its unique, patented embossing technology, Speaking Roses can emboss photos, logos, printed words or handwritten messages directly on flowers. Speaking Roses is developing stores in the United States and internationally through franchising, licensing and the sale of area development rights. Popular uses include personal gifts, corporate promotions, employee incentives, weddings, funerals, and special events. SRII has filed the patent in more than 100 countries worldwide, with patents recently published in the European Union. Based in Utah, Speaking Roses has production facilities in Salt Lake City, Chicago, Miami, Bogota, and Aalsmeer.