It's with sad eyes and heavy hearts that Franklin + Gower announces that as of 12/31/11, we have had to shut down our business. To the faithful and rabid fans, of which there were many, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Your support got us to where we did. As a business, we almost got there, but ran out of 'runway.' The company is essentially dormant, which may mean we rise from the ashes.

If any of the rabid fans out there have any thoughts on financing, we're not asking for a ton.

These days, it's easier to raise $50 Million than $50,000.

In the meantime, should you need to call on a customer service issue, please email me directly, paco@franklinandgower. Our goal is to continue to make sure the fans are amongst the best served in the world. My cell phone is also 310-962-2465.

We're sorry to disappoint, but thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Your enthusiasm support as we really got things going told us we are on to something.

Thanks,

TEAM F+G