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Pickups Plus Announces its First Area Agreement for Pittsburgh, Pa.

15 June 2000

Pickups Plus Announces its First Area Agreement for Pittsburgh, Pa.

    MASON, Ohio - Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a national retailer and franchiser in the $30 billion a year accessories after market for pickups and SUVs announced today that it has entered into an area agreement with David McConnell for the Pittsburgh, Pa. area where McConnell already owns two Pickups Plus franchises. The agreement calls for the opening of five new Pickups Plus stores within the next two years.

    John Fitzgerald, President of Pickups Plus said: "This is quite exciting for us and attests to the value of a Pickups Plus franchise. When an existing franchisee wants to expand his/her territory, it shows how the strength of our organization is helping independent operators become successful entrepreneurs."

    "The Pickups Plus franchise system has helped us become one of the most profitable accessory after market stores in the Pittsburgh area and with the addition of five more stores, I know we will be the dominant force in our marketplace," said McConnell.

    Area agreements, mergers, acquisitions and the granting new franchises will propel Pickups Plus to the forefront in the pickup and SUV after market accessory business. "We are aggressively pursuing all avenues in an effort to become the No. 1 retailer in our ever expanding industry," said Fitzgerald.

    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.

    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.