Pickups Plus Inc. Opens First Entry-Level Auto Appearance Center in Cincinnati
February 08 2006 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail company that specializes in the
aftermarket accessory and environmental protection businesses today
announced that it has opened its first entry-level Auto Appearance
Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, proving that a location can be opened
for less than $5,000. The new store on the north side of Cincinnati
officially opened for business yesterday, fulfilling orders from
multiple local dealerships. The Center will initially focus on
providing dealerships and consumers within a 10-mile radius its
complete line of ValuGard products and services. By utilizing
Pickups Plus' support which includes brand names, operating
systems, sales and marketing procedures and management support, the
new center over time will expand its offerings to include the full
line of Pickups Plus accessories. The Center has the latest
technologies and expertise to restore, personalize and protect new
and used vehicles. These new stores will allow the typical Pickups
Plus customer realize a dream of opening their own Auto Appearance
Center and in time a full Pickups Plus location. NEW STORE FOLLOWS
GROWTH STRATEGY OUTLINED IN VIDEO ADDRESS This new Auto Appearance
Center concept was outlined in the Company's video address by Sean
Hayes, Pickups Plus' COO. The Company believes that with little or
no money down, a potential Licensee can open an Auto Appearance
Center with the ValuGard products and services and grow it into a
complete retail storefront over time. The dramatically reduced
capital requirements should open the door to significantly more
potential licensees. The company is also committed to new quarterly
addresses to establish and maintain its relationship with its
shareholders. Highlights from the address include: -- Company has
been searching for an affordable alternative to its full scale
franchise option -- Acquisition of Auto Preservation opened a 2nd
segment to the business model - Auto Dealerships -- Biggest Auto
names are the biggest supporters of this new model -- Established
direction and growth plan that targets the blue collar individual
The video can be seen by following the link below:
http://omnicast.iqueip.com/p/50711b8092d38620442e702b19a40f18/start/
"The Auto Appearance center in Cincinnati will market to both the
end consumer and auto dealerships in the area that will now be able
to offer their customers a personalized vehicle that is serviced by
experts in the auto preservation field," stated Pickups Plus
Chairman Merritt Jesson. "This unique concept for a business
follows the belief that everyone would like to be their own their
own store but were limited by the financial constraints. By
eliminating the large up front costs that new owners incur, we
allow the store to grow and become profitable first and benefit
from establishing a well run and profitable center. This store is
also a validation of our commitment to our shareholders to practice
what we preach in our quarterly communications and establish a
relationship with our investors." Investors can visit the Pickups
Plus IR Hub at http://www.agoracom.com/IR/PickupsPlus where they
can post questions and receive answers within the same day, or
simply review questions and answers posted by other investors.
Alternatively, investors are able to email all questions and
correspondence to PUPS@agoracom.com where they can also request
addition to the investor email list to receive all future press
releases and updates in real time. About Pickups Plus Inc.: Pickups
Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS)(www.pickupsplus.com) is a retail operator
and franchiser of automotive parts and accessories stores catering
to the light truck and SUV market, with five franchised locations
in the U.S. and two company owned-stores. It markets and
distributes the ValuGard line of professional car care and
environmental protection products through its Automotive
Preservation, Inc., subsidiary to automotive dealerships for new
vehicle preparation, as well to detailing shops and automotive
specialty stores. For More Information Please Visit
(http://www.pickupsplus.com/) Certain statements contained herein
are ''forward-looking'' statements (as such term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such
statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements.
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