Grease Monkey Announces the Acquisition Of King Lube Chain

    DENVER, Aug. 27 Grease Monkey International, Inc., the
nation's largest independent vehicle preventive maintenance franchisor,
announced today that GML of Columbus LLC, a Grease Monkey franchisee owned by
a Columbus, Georgia led group of investors, has acquired six vehicle
preventive maintenance centers in the Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area.
The six centers will be converted to the Grease Monkey brand during the next
six months.

    "Grease Monkey International, Inc. is pleased to continue the growth of
our system by adding these centers to our franchise organization," says Rex L.
Utsler, President.  "These centers have a track record for very good service
and customer satisfaction which we will maintain and grow.  The continued
local ownership of these centers combined with Grease Monkey International's
operations system and support will make this a successful venture for everyone
involved, particularly our customers."

    Grease Monkey centers offer most of the preventive maintenance services
required to maintain vehicle manufacturers' warranty requirements, with no
appointment necessary.  Founded in 1978, Grease Monkey International, Inc.
currently has 238 centers operating in the United States and Mexico.  To find
the nearest Grease Monkey center, call 800-822-7706 or visit their website at
http://www.greasemonkeyintl.com and enter your zip code.