- 15 May, 2005 -

Just-A-Buck Licensing, Inc., one of the premier dollar store franchises in the industry, has announced it has retained the services of FranNet, a leading franchise brokerage. Under the agreement, FranNet will serve as the primary referral source for Just-A-Buck while FranNet will not represent any other dollar store chains. "We consider FranNet to be the top franchise brokerage in the business so this is an exciting opportunity for our firm," said Steven Bakst, President and CEO of Just-A-Buck Licensing, Inc. Bakst expects the relationship with FranNet to yield a wide variety of important benefits, including the ability to identify quality prospective franchisees and to penetrate new geographic markets in the United States. "FranNet's resources and expertise will help increase the equity value of every one of our franchises," said Bakst. "By being able to attract highly qualified franchisees, we'll be able to continue to grow at a steady pace while sustaining the franchise's overall credibility and value." -- more Just-A-Buck: FranNet retained 2 Founded in 1988, Just-A-Buck has experienced steady and successful growth since it began franchising in 1992. The company is comprised of 44 company- and franchise-run stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The company operates locations in Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Puerto Rico. Several new locations are scheduled to open in 2005. Just-A-Buck franchises offer a wide array of merchandise including giftware, houseware, party supplies, helium balloons, health and beauty supplies, hardware, pet supplies, cleaners, toys and more. There are additional sections for greeting cards and seasonal items. About FranNet: FranNet is the world's largest network of franchise consultants. The company provides a broad array of services that include help in turning a company into a franchise, and helping a prospective franchisee learn about the many choices that franchising offers to him or herself. Each of our over 50 offices is individually owned and operated. For information on FranNet, visit www.frannet.com. About Just-A-Buck Licensing, Inc.: Just-A-Buck Licensing, Inc., headquartered in Goshen, N.Y., has 34 franchised stores and 10 company-owned units. Since 1992, the company has awarded franchises to qualified individuals the license to operate Just-A-Buck retail stores featuring items selling at the single suggested retail price of one dollar. Just-A-Buck was recently named as the No. 1 franchise in the Dollar Store category of Entrepreneur magazine's 26th Annual Franchise 500. Just-A-Buck is additionally a recipient of the national Blue Chip Enterprise Award, which recognizes small businesses that have used resources to create opportunities. Co-sponsors of the award include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Nation's Business Magazine and "First Business," the leading nationally syndicated morning business television program. For more information about Just-A-Buck, visit www.justabuck.com.

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