Deborah Katz, owner of Fully Promoted Milford, CT, recently closed the biggest deal in her business’s history: a large-scale employee giving campaign for a Connecticut healthcare organization with more than 800 employees. The project, featured in a recent article by PPAI Media, showcases how Fully Promoted franchise owners tap into a powerful network of fellow owners to take on complex orders that might otherwise be out of reach.
The client had been managing its employee gifting program internally for years, storing over 1,000 items in a vacant office and relying on paper coupons and in-person pickups. Katz stepped in as a full-service solutions partner, handling sourcing, decoration, fulfillment, and direct-to-home shipping. What had been a major operational burden became a streamlined experience featuring premium brands like Carhartt, The North Face, and Adidas.
To execute fulfillment at scale, Katz partnered with fellow franchise owner Michelle Bottino of Fully Promoted of St. Charles, IL, who managed embroidery, warehousing, and shipping. The two connected through the Fully Promoted owner network, where franchisees meet weekly to share wins, troubleshoot challenges, and collaborate on opportunities.
“No job is too big for our network,” Bottino said. “Working with Deb on this milestone order is the perfect example of our Fully Promoted franchise system in action.”
The client has already committed to a second year with Katz, a testament to the lasting relationships and repeat business that Fully Promoted franchise owners build.
For aspiring business owners exploring franchise opportunities in the branded merchandise industry, Katz’s story illustrates a key advantage of the Fully Promoted model: you run your own business, but you’re never doing it alone.