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Pickups Plus' Newest Franchise Continues to Post Record Sales

7 June 2000

Pickups Plus' Newest Franchise Continues to Post Record Sales

    MASON, Ohio - Pickups Plus, Inc., a national retailer and franchiser in the $30 billion a year accessories after market for pickups and SUVs announced today that its Columbus, Ohio franchise continues to set record sales volume figures.

    "The sales figures are exceptional," said John Fitzgerald, President of Pickups Plus. "The immediate success of the Columbus store indicates the strength of our franchise organization and attests to the fact that the name Pickups Plus is becoming a household name in the Columbus area as well as nationally."

    The Columbus store posted record first-month sales of over $37,000 and May sales of $57,134 is a record for a new location's second full month. "With these record sales figures this location will easily surpass the projected sales for new locations," added Fitzgerald.

    Larry McCoy, franchisee of the Columbus area store, located in the suburb of Hilliard, Ohio said, "We're on track for yet another terrific month in June. The Ford F-150 and the Dodge Ram made by Daimler Chrysler are the most popular trucks being outfitted by our customers here in the Columbus area."

    Pickups Plus, Inc. is a retailer and franchiser of stores devoted exclusively to the sale and installation of accessories for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Through the opening of company stores, select franchises and future acquisitions Pickups Plus, Inc. intends to become the national leader in providing accessories for pickups and SUVs while obtaining its share of this $30 billion market. For updates on Pickups Plus, Inc.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by Public Law 104-67 and is subject to safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward- looking statements, which involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.