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Pickups Plus Announces First Franchise in Arizona

27 June 2000

Pickups Plus Announces First Franchise in Arizona

    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 signed a letter of intent for its first franchise in Arizona. Finalization of the agreement is contingent upon the securing of a suitable location, as determined by Pickups Plus.

    "The penetration of the southwest is important to the continued success of our national expansion program" stated John Fitzgerald, President of Pickups Plus. "With the number of pickups and SUVs in this area of the country, I'm sure we will generate greater revenues here than in other areas." he added.

    "This is the second letter of intent signed in the last two weeks" said Brian Glover, Director of Franchising for Pickups Plus, "we are very excited to see the enthusiasm of so many people who want to become part of our franchise organization."

    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 dollar 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.