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Eyeglass retailer Warby Parker is preparing to launch its 17th store in New Jersey.

Scheduled to open Oct. 25 at Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, the outpost will offer an assortment of budget-friendly prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses, as well as eye examinations for patients ages 4 and up.

After starting out in 2010 as an online-only venture, the New York City-based brand has grown its brick-and-mortar footprint to more than 300 stores across North America.

Within New Jersey, the chain has shops in:

• Cherry Hill
• Closter
• Denville
• Edison
• Hoboken
• Marlton
• Montvale
• Paramus
• Princeton
• Ridgewood
• Sea Girt
• Short Hills
• Shrewsbury
• Wayne
• Westfield

Target in Brick was also among the first in the U.S. to recently unveil a shop-in-shop concept from Warby Parker. Staffed by Warby Parker employees, the mini store features glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, eye exams and vision tests.

To celebrate its arrival in Freehold, Warby Parker will give opening-day customers a special tote bag with purchase. The store will also give shoppers 15% off when they buy two or more pairs of prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses as part of the chain’s “Add a Pair and Save” promotion. No code is required, according to Warby Parker.

The new store is located on the lower level near Victoria’s Secret. It will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.