Franchisees Benefit from Payless Car Rental System, Inc. Partnerships

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--March 10, 2003--Franchisees will now be provided with resources for auto damage claims handling and group health and insurance needs as a result of Payless Car Rental System, Inc. partnerships with Subrogation Management Team, Williams & Stazzone Insurance Agency, Inc. and Thompson, Bostrom & Associates announced parent company, Avalon Global Group, Inc.
    "In these competitive times, we continue to benefit from working with outside resources to assist franchisees with day-to-day activities so they can focus on expanding business and building customer loyalty," said Michael Harley, president and chief operating officer, Payless Car Rental System, Inc. "These companies specialize in the travel industry, and their expertise and commitment will help us achieve our goal of doubling the number of franchise locations by 2004."
    Subrogation Management Team offers auto damage recovery ranging from claims of windshield replacements to total losses. Claim representatives contact the responsible parties, process the claims, and settle with the renter and/or insurance company for full compensation of physical damages, loss of use, diminution of value and administrative fees.
    "Our goal is to recover 100 percent of the losses as quickly as possible for our clients, the franchise owner," said Denise Brazell, president, Subrogation Management Team. "Our experienced employees, along with a staff insurance attorney handle all claims within the guidelines of federal and state laws."
    Williams & Stazzone Insurance Agency, Inc., the country's largest insurer of auto rental fleets, offers fleet, property, casualty and general liability insurance. Thompson, Bostrom & Associates, a subsidiary, provides group benefits such as medical, dental, life, disability and 401K programs, as well as employee leasing programs.
    "A comprehensive line of insurance products, competitive pricing solutions and knowledgeable insurance professionals eliminates having to work with multiple insurance companies," said Vincent Stazzone, program manager, Williams & Stazzone Insurance Agency, Inc. "We function as a one-stop shop to meet individual franchisee requirements."

    Payless Car Rental System, Inc. is a privately held corporation in St. Petersburg, Florida with over 130 worldwide locations. For information on becoming a franchisee or to make reservations, visit the Payless Car Rental Web site at http://www.paylesscarrental.com or call 1-800-PAYLESS (1-800-729-5377) within the United States and Canada, or 727-321-6352 from all other countries.