Ice-cream parlour franchise Marble Slab Creamery has opened its first franchised store in the UK. Marble Slab Creamery is a USA based company and is owned by NexCen Brands. The company has launched its first UK franchise in Dundee, Scotland. Kenneth J. Hall, CEO of NexCen Brands, says: 'We continue to have success in growing our brands' presence internationally. We are very pleased to introduce the Marble Slab Creamery brand into the UK.'

Chris Dull, President of NexCen Franchise Management, the franchising subsidiary of NexCen Brands, comments: 'The Marble Slab store opening in Dundee was a success, and the initial consumer response in Scotland for our premium hand-mixed ice cream has been positive. We will continue to work closely with our franchisees to ensure that consumers enjoy a consistently favourable in-store experience and high-quality product both domestically and abroad.'

Published: 9 March 2009

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