ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Cookies® is celebrating sweethearts across the country this Valentine's Day in a big way. From new designs of their signature Cookie Cakes to the availability of specialty heart-shaped cookies, the nation's favorite cookie company is sure to sweeten up February 14th. Great American Cookies is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.

A wide array of colorful Cookie Cake designs were unveiled for this year, a Valentine's Day Frog exclaiming "Toadaly Yours!", two Valentine's Day hearts titled "Be Mine," and an Owl Cookie Cake with the words "Owl Be Your Valentine." Another design "I Love Being Loved by You" depicting two fish kissing with bubbles is a pan-shaped Cookie Cake which is perfect for serving up to eager young ones at kids parties.

This year for Valentine's Day, many Great American Cookies locations across the country are hosting Cookie Cake Express Tables outside of stores. Located external to franchises in malls across the country, these Express Tables provide a more convenient way for loyal customers to pick up tasty Cookie Cakes for their Valentines. Additionally, all Great American Cookies Cookie Cakes are customizable, allowing for anyone and everyone to Share the Fun of Cookies with their loved ones on a Cookie Cake.

To learn more about Great American Cookies and its Valentine's Day offerings, follow Great American Cookies national Twitter handle, @Gr8AmCookies, join Great American Cookies exclusive CookiE-mail fan club at http://www.greatamericancookies.com/ or become a fan of the brand on Facebook® http://www.facebook.com/greatamericancookies.

About Great American Cookies® www.greatamericancookies.com
Founded in 1977 on the strength of an old family chocolate chip cookie recipe, Great American Cookies has set the standard for gourmet cookie sales in a fun, celebratory environment. For over 35 years, Great American Cookies has maintained the heritage and integrity of its products by producing proprietary cookie dough exclusively from its plant in Atlanta. Great American Cookies is known for its signature Cookie Cakes, trademark flavors and menu of delectable products baked fresh in store. Great American Cookies currently operates in mall-based locations across the United States, as well as internationally in Bahrain, Chile, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

About Global Franchise Group, LLC www.globalfranchise.com
Global Franchise Group, LLC is a strategic brand management company with a focus on franchising. The company owns a portfolio of franchise brands that includes five quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise concepts: Great American Cookies®, MaggieMoo's®, Marble Slab Creamery®, Pretzelmaker® and Pretzel Time®. The brands are managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group, LLC. Global Franchise Group, LLC is an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, an independent investment firm, with approximately $5 billion of capital under management and substantial franchise management experience.

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