For those screaming for a PR, ask yourself this:
1) Have you ever started a business in another country?
2) Have you ever done business in another country?
3) Have you started a successful business in the USA that has lasted 5+ years?
4) If the answer to #3 is yes, did you expand that business to another location?
5) Was that second location successful?
6) Have you ever consulted on business start ups?
The hard truth is, if you can't answer yes to at least three of the questions above, there's a 90% chance you lack the business experience to understand how long it takes to open a new business (in the US or abroad) and what is involved.
Yes, the 10% who do understand are the exceptions but I know you are out there. We just don't hear from you everyday, calling for a PR.
You either trust the current GIGL team or you don't.
Step back, take a deep breath, and expect news on new stores by the end of Q3 or in Q4.