Smokers in Lancaster, PA will now be able to save money and enhance their enjoyment by rolling and smoking their own cigarettes made from Custom Blends 100%  farm fresh tobacco.  That’s also great news for those who have been driving to nearby York, PA to the original 7 Valleys Custom Blends shop.

Custom Blends Franchise Services LLC announced today the addition of 4 new franchise locations in Lancaster County PA with the awarding of an Area Development Agreement to Jamak Liberty Enterprises, Inc., a PA based company.

The first 7 Valleys Custom Blends store located in the Woods Edge Plaza in Manor Township is scheduled to open its doors in late July with the other stores expected to come online over the next 2-3 years as the market requires says Mark Tucci, Managing Partner of Custom Blends Franchise Services LLC from the company headquarters in beautiful Hilton Head Island, SC.

“The make your own cigarette market is ideal for the new consumerism sweeping the nation” says Jeff Bond, CEO of Jamak Liberty Enterprises, Inc. “Customers appreciate the all natural farm fresh tobacco experience without all the chemicals and additives in leading brands. They really appreciate the cost savings too!” he adds.

Custom Blends is a pioneer in the RYO (Roll Your Own) and MYO (Make Your Own) cigarette market. By making available their Custom Blends Farm Fresh Tobacco and the widest selection of supplies, 7 Valleys Custom Blends’ customers save half or more off the cost of pre-manufactured cigarettes while making their own cigarettes at home with fresh all natural tobacco.

“Our business has exploded over the past few years.” Mr. Tucci says. “Between the decreasing quality and the increasing price of Big Tobacco cigarettes we are gaining more and more customers who realize they can save big money by making their own all natural cigarettes at home.” He continues “We have current customers making the long drive from Lancaster County to our existing franchise locations in York County. Locating in Lancaster County, Jeff will be able to service these existing customers and expand our market share.”

Started in 1993, and franchising since 2005 7 Valleys Custom Blends currently has 1 company owned store and 3 franchises all located in Pennsylvania. Custom Blends Franchise Services LLC offers individual franchises, Area Developments, and Master Franchise opportunities nationwide.

For more information, visit the 7 Valleys Custom Blends Top New Franchises listing, 7 Valleys Custom Blends blog, Custom Blends website, or contact Mark Tucci directly at 843-681-3966

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NY smokers are mad as hell and aren’t going to take being taxed into oblivion anymore.

ED left this comment on the post NY Smokers Pay Highest Tax: $2.75 Per Pack

“Its time to take action and stop bitching.

“Smokers must band together let government officials know that they will no longer be in office for the next term.  All smokers should get a list off all who hold elected positions and vow to vote against and put out of office these people who have decided to persecute SMOKERS.  Fast food and junk food are now the biggest killers and they go scott free where cigarette smokers are being robbed every day.

“Vote to have a clean sweep every election and put new people in office with the warning that it will be their last term unless they make it fair to all citizens including smokers. They should eliminate 2/3 of the cigarette tax and 1/3 of the tax on fast food and junk food and 1/3 on booze.  Then it would be almost fair but all would still be overtaxed.

“Sending 5 million signatures to Albany with a vow to remove them all from office in the next election if things don’t change would get attention and 60 to 70 million for the federal GOVERNMENT should do. Let’s get an online petition going.”

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Our readers strenuously objected to the cigarette ban described in our post Proposed Ban of Clove & Flavored Cigarettes is Ridiculous.

Here’s what they had to say:

Bella wrote:

I am a smoker of clove cigarettes and I am disgusted by the proposed ban. I think it is just a grab by Phillip Morris to grab marketshare. I was a big supporter of Ted Kennedy till I heard this sick joke. If Ted is really sponsoring this legislation he has lost my support for good! I don’t need some obese dipsomaniac trying to save me from myself. I suppose they will ban french champagne next under some trumped up excuse, just to secure marketshare for california screw top champagne producers. Bah! I have already called both of my senators and bitched out their staff about this and I encourage other folks to do the same. Bella

Onyx wrote:

I do not smoke cigarettes of any kind. I, however, find this proposed bill to be ludicrous. This is just another way for the government to impose more rules for the people to follow. When will the madness end?

Catherine Harris wrote:

Okay, first let me say that I’m not a smoker. Not my thing.

It is high time that our government allow us as citizens to be grown ups. It is not the place of the government to regulate this stuff. This is just a last ditch attempt of the right wing conservative movement to mold the world in its image. I don’t want to look like them. I want to be myself. I’m going to assume that most of the people who smoke flavored tobacco feel the same. We’re all adults here. All of us know the dangers and risks of smoking. Banning this won’t stop it. If anything, making it illegal will only make it more attracive to minors, not less. Forbidden fruit is sweetest after all.

Wake up and smell the revenue stream everyone. If anything, congress should be legalizing more stuff and then taxing the bejeebus out of it. We are in an e recession. We need things that make money. These sell. so lets make more money off them.

Sometimes, I really wonder who these guys have goat pics of to get these jobs. I really do.

Allen Christiansen wrote:

Right Wing?   Hold up just a sec,
This is BIG GOVERNMENT, not Right Wing,
I know of several Missouri Legislators who are very conservative, and are not happy at all over this ludicrous and irresponsible grasp over ones self choice and control by “Big Brother”.
The whole thing was “fathered” by Ted Kennedy, and I for one would be hesitant to label him as Right Wing. You may if you wish, it is a free country (still, for the moment).
But the entire thing smacks of Control, and that, dear citizens, falls squarely in the lap of Big Government.
It also has the ring of Protectionism echoing throughout.
Apparently if one wants an alternative to plain, one may smoke a Menthol cigarette…(but wait, aren’t Menthol cigarettes Flavored?) apparently those aren’t banned, Oh that’s right, Those may be had Domestically from any old USA Cigarette Maker.
goodness, don’t flavor any cigarettes for better taste, or enhanced enjoyment…the Kids might get a hold of them, and think they are CANDY.
Gads…
I do not smoke, out of choice, not because I find it reprehensible or anything like that…
It is a shame that this has to bear a “right wing - left wing” label, it doesn’t, it is what it is, and what it is, is less freedom for individuals to peacefully live out their lives by making the choices they WANT to.
Isn’t that what living free is all about?
Trust me, I am conservative in my views, But I am not out to “Mold” anyone into something or other…Go, Live your life, Do well at it and make a small fortune, Travel the world and write a book on it, Attend travel lectures and tell of your experiences, SHARE, offer alternatives to pressing problems, Party on the weekends and Work like heck go get ahead the rest of the week, clean your guns (if you own them) Read your Bible (of you have one) and if you don’t, don’t get in the way of those peacefully doing such things. THAT is the American Way,
This is the Government…Not Right Wing…I can practically guarantee that if the majorities in the congress and senate were not as they were, this discussion would not have ever had to see the light of day.

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