For Immediate Release – Family Financial Franchisee Expands into Connecticut – October 1, 2026
Family Financial Centers, LLC (FFC), a network of community-based financial service centers that offers financial services that include check cashing, bill payment, money orders, wire transfers, gift card buy back, pre-paid debit cards, and direct deposit, announced an expansion for a franchisee!
Biren Patel, who owns several FFC locations in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has taken over the FFC located in Bridgeport, CT. With the former owner preparing to retire after a successful 14 years of store ownership and Biren looking to expand his presence, the transition offered an ideal solution for both parties. The Bridgeport store provides the local community and its surrounding areas with a wide range of money services which include check cashing, bill payment, money orders, wire transfers, gift card buyback, pre-paid debit cards, and more.
Edie Erhardt, Director of Franchise Support & Development says, ““We were fortunate to have an exceptional franchisee serve this location for many years, and we are delighted to welcome another outstanding franchisee to continue that tradition.”
Family Financial Centers help small business customers accelerate their cash flow to make payroll and retain their valuable employees through commercial check cashing services, with in-store and mobile check cashing options available.
The Family Financial Centers franchise was designed to be an alternative to rapidly disappearing neighborhood branch banks to serve the unbanked, the underbanked, small businesses and the more than 50% of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck. “Because of our proven operating procedures, we continue to expand into new areas. Our financial service centers have the sophistication and professionalism of a larger corporation yet also have the personal touch of a traditional bank”, comments Paul Eckert, Founder and CEO of Family Financial Centers.
About Family Financial Centers
Family Financial Centers is the "Quantum Leap" forward in the evolution of the alternative financial service center. There are approximately 14 million Americans today with no bank account. Family Financial Centers have the systems, ambience and professionalism of a traditional bank and can offer a full array of financial services including check cashing, money orders, wire transfer, tax preparation services and more to those 14 million Americans. For over 21 years, Family Financial Centers have been committed to raising the standard for alternative financial service centers, in both their product offerings and the way they are delivered to consumers.
Family Financial Centers goal is to be the best community-based financial service enterprise in America by servicing their customers beyond their expectations. On a day when most organizations “over” promise and “under” deliver, Family Financial Centers stand out as the industry leader in service and integrity.
Family Financial Centers have opportunities nationwide for entrepreneurs who want to own a high-tech, community-based, financial services franchise to serve un-banked or under-banked people and small businesses in America.
For more information about Family Financial Centers and the services available at the Family Financial Centers location in Bridgeport, CT, please call them at 203.416.5726 or visit familyfinancialcenters.com. If you are interested in franchise opportunities in your local area, visit ffcfranchising.com or call 877-236-5508.