Hillsborough, NC – Adam & Eve Franchising, the retail division of adult industry giant Adam & Eve, is pleased to announce the signing of its first store agreement in California.

Adult entertainment star Nick Manning and business partner Dean Sussman have signed an agreement to open an Adam & Eve store in the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles in the near future.

Now, in addition to the 15 current Adam & Eve retail stores (which include 14 franchise stores and one corporate store), and signed agreements for 10 additional stores in the next 5 years, Adam & Eve is expanding onto the WestCoast.

Manning and Sussman¹s store will follow the winning tradition of ADAM & EVE¹s other couples-friendly other stores in North Carolina, Florida, Massachusetts and Michigan (coming soon).

Called simply ADAM & EVE, these boutiques offer a huge variety of moderately priced lingerie, club and party wear, accessories, novelties, games, DVDs and videos aimed toward women and couples.

Jason Hoke, General Manager for Adam & Eve¹s Retail Division, says, “We are excited to work with Nick and Dean on this new venture. We feel Nick¹s first-hand knowledge of the adult industry gives him a distinct advantage inthis retailing market.”

Adam & Eve continues to invite prospective franchisees to explore this booming business opportunity. For franchise sales information please contact Brian Rucci at 800-217-7423.