This Valentine’s Day, let’s make a pact to not phone it in. That means put down the teddy bear, walk away from the grocery store flowers and by all means never—we mean never—buy anything with cubic zirconia. Instead let these five franchise options help you spread the love this February 14.
 
Kilwins Chocolate
Don’t get caught with a corner store run-of-the-mill box of chocolates this year. Show your sweetie how much they mean to you with chocolate assortments, baskets and other sweet treats this Valentine’s Day from Kilwins Chocolates. Since 1947, Kilwins has been making handmade confections perfected for every occasion. Stop by your local franchise, or shop for the perfect box of chocolates online.
 
WineStyles Tasting Station
Uncork a chilled white and say, “Cheers!” this Valentine’s Day, with WineStyles® Tasting Station. ® Bring your one-and-only to your local WineStyles Tasting Station for a tasting of great wines by the glass, or treat them to a new favorite red picked out especially for them. If wine is not your thing, don’t worry! WineStyles also offers beer, cheese, chocolates and coffees to enjoy and experience at their locations with your Valentine.
 
Edible Arrangements
Flowers are so last year. This Valentine’s Day, surprise your love with a sweet and delicious fruit arrangement perfect for a day of romance from Edible Arrangements. Choose from fresh fruit arrangements, to fruit bouquets featuring chocolate covered strawberries, stuffed animals and balloons. The sky’s the limit when selecting the perfect present.
 
Gigi’s Cupcakes
Start or end your Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat from Gigi’s Cupcakes. Place your order for local pick up and enjoy your favorite gourmet or mini cupcakes with your friends and loved ones this February 14. If you’re worried about dietary issues, Gigi’s Cupcakes offers gluten-free and sugar-free cupcakes so everyone can enjoy a perfect petit gâteau.
 
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Dessert is for lovers. And Nothing Bundt Cake is here to spread the love with their custom made Bundt cakes. Place your order now with Nothing Bundt Cake and pick up a large cake, tiered cake, Bundtlet or Bundtini to celebrate the day of love in style. However if you’re looking for a specific cake, try the Love You to Pieces offering for a fun Valentine’s Day surprise.

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Nick Powills

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Nick Powills

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Nick Powills, CFE, founded No Limit Agency in 2008 and serves as Chief Brand Strategist for the Chicago-based firm. No Limit is a full-service communications agency that establishes and elevates brands by bridging Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Digital, and a lot of creativity, to best strategize well-rounded and successful campaigns for 50+ global franchise brands. By presenting visionary ideas and building real relationships, No Limit is able to create effective media branding strategies to help companies grow. Nick currently leads a staff of writers, media strategists, designers, social media experts and digital producers in an office think-tank where brands are humanized for strong, compelling media stories. Prior to starting No Limit at the age of 27, Nick spent four years working at a franchise PR agency where he mastered the art of building rapport with media outlets and creating newsworthy pitches for earned media placements. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Drake University in Iowa.