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Cigar Industry January 21, 2026

Smoking Frenchies Open New Headquarters and Lounge in Sweetwater.

The Smoking Frenchies, LLC has officially relocated to a new headquarters featuring a private lounge integrated within its daily operational space.

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Smoking Frenchies Open New Headquarters and Lounge in Sweetwater.

The Smoking Frenchies LLC has officially relocated to a new headquarters featuring a private lounge integrated within its daily operational space.

The domestic and international distributor, known as the exclusive distributor of Fuente The OpusX Society cigars and accessories, has unveiled its new 2,480 square foot office and private lounge located at 2129 NW 135th Avenue in Sweetwater, Florida. The new space serves as the company’s central hub for daily operations while offering a curated environment designed for connection, creativity, and industry collaboration.

Both the office and lounge coexist within the same footprint. This marks the first professional interior design project by Manny Iriarte, Executive Creative Officer of The Smoking Frenchies. Iriarte led the creative direction, including specialty finishes, furniture selection, humidor design, and overall interior execution.

“This space embodies contemporary Miami chic, drawing inspiration from the Design District’s forward-thinking lounges,” said Iriarte.

The private lounge is not open to the public and is intended exclusively for family, friends, brand partners, retailers, and industry colleagues.

All construction was completed courtesy of Cisca Construction and Champ Plumbing. The companies are led by Frank Balleste of Cisca Construction and Julio Rodriguez of Champ Plumbing, both co-owners of Smoke and Barrel, a South Miami cigar lounge located across from Dadeland Mall. Both are authorized Fuente The OpusX Society cigar and accessories retailers, reinforcing the project’s strong industry ties.

Looking ahead, the opening of the new headquarters coincides with an upcoming milestone. In 2027, Manny Iriarte will celebrate twenty years of Iriarte Photography and Design, marking two decades since the launch of his creative career on March 3, 2007.

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