Pickups Plus, Inc. Appoints Additional Member to Management Team; The Board of Directors Approves the Addition of Mergers and Acquisition Specialist

CINCINNATI--Sept. 4, 2003--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS) a leading retailer and franchiser in the $30 billion light truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today it has hired Donald Quarterman as its Merger & Acquisitions Manager.

Mr. Quarterman has been involved in the valuation, marketing, and sales of over 150 companies ranging in size from $1 million to over $100 million. He has a diverse background in a variety of industries including manufacturing, service, retail, wholesale, distribution, and transportation. Mr. Quarterman has extensive experience in venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic consulting with The Geneva Companies, one of the largest middle-market merger and acquisition firms in the United States. Mr. Quarterman earned his MBA from the University of South Florida, with a concentration in finance.

Robert White, CFO, stated, "The Company is extremely fortunate to have Donald Quarterman join the company as part of our new management team. Mr. Quarterman is an integral part of our new CEO's plan to grow Pickups Plus quickly through mergers and acquisitions, along with new company stores and franchisees".

Pick-Ups Plus, Inc. is a leading operator and franchiser of retail automotive parts and accessories stores catering to the light truck market, which is considered to be the fastest growing segment of the motor vehicle market in the United States. There are currently six franchised locations in operation and two Company owned-stores. The Company intends to pursue an aggressive expansion strategy by opening additional company-owned stores and franchise locations to become the first nationwide chain in its growing, but highly fragmented industry. For more information about the Company go to www.pickupsplus.com and look for updates in the Chairman's Letter which will be posted monthly.

Safe Harbor Statement: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known risk and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in the future to differ materially from forecasted results.