Mechanical Engineer Turned Entrepreneur to Bring Community-Driven Card Shop Experience to Growing Florida Market
TAMPA, Fla., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Replay Sports Cards ("Replay"), America's first national franchise dedicated exclusively to the hobby, has signed a new franchise agreement with Matt Thomas to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to Tampa, Florida. The shop is currently in development, with timing to be announced, and will introduce Replay's modern, community-focused card shop experience to one of the country's fastest-growing regions.
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