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June 9, 2007 - Portsmouth, NH and Holmdel, NJ —Franchise Solutions and Retiree Workforce Consulting Group announced a strategic partnership and the launch of the Retiree Workforce Franchise Center on RetireeWorkforce.com, an Internet destination that provides employers with job posting and placement services to connect them with highly qualified and experienced retirees.

Visitors to the Retiree Workforce Franchise Center, located at http://retireeworkforce.franchisesolutions.com/, will have access to hundreds of the world's leading franchises and business opportunities that can be searched by industry, investment range, and various categories that are important to retirees seeking self-employment, such as opportunities to work from a home office. Other resources that help visitors get started in business ownership include case studies, financing options, and access to franchise brokers.

Due to advances in healthcare and medicine, retirees are living longer and healthier lives. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research and Bentley College found that individuals continuing to work were both mentally and physically healthier. Individuals that have retired realize that complete retirement can be boring, and are eager to return to the workforce, thus redefining “Traditional Retirement” in the United States. Retirees have the time, money and are seasoned business veterans who are more than qualified to successfully launch their own companies. They understand what it takes to start and maintain a successful business.

Joseph J. Scalice, Founder of Retiree Workforce Consulting Group explained, “Many retirees are utilizing their experience, resources and knowledge to launch their own businesses. We believe that our partnership with Franchise Solutions will be an invaluable resource that retireeworkforce.com can offer to our visitors. Being a former franchisee, I know that owning a franchise will provide boomers the opportunity to implement the turn-key systems franchising offers so that they can focus on using their skills and experience to grow their new businesses.”

Many factors have contributed to a new appreciation for franchise ownership as a job alternative. Industry downturns, repeated lay-offs, and the challenge of balancing family and career for both men and women have all played a role in today's popularity of small business ownership. With no prior experience as business owners, people are using the proven business models, name-brands, and education that franchises offer their franchisees to succeed as small business owners. “Retirees are always looking for the next new and exciting challenge and franchise ownership is a great opportunity for their second career,” added Scalice.

“We’re thrilled to partner with RetireeWorkforce.com, a fantastic resource for retirees that are looking for their next career. Retirees have the skill, experience, drive, and financial capabilities to re-invent themselves as business owners and we’re pleased to be able to give them the tools and resources they need to find the ideal business for them,” said Kelly Mangum, Director of Marketing at Franchise Solutions Inc. “This partnership also reinforces our commitment to giving our franchisor clients the ability to reach targeted, qualified prospective franchisees to grow their brand.”

About Retiree Workforce Consulting Group:

Retiree Workforce Consulting Group is an Internet based company that provides employers job posting and placement services to connect them with highly qualified and experienced retirees. Employers are facing hiring challenges due to the current shift in labor force demographics. Retiree Workforce provides companies a competitive advantage by ensuring their organization maintains a skilled and talented workforce. Retirees utilizing the company’s services gain the documented financial, physical and mental benefits that are the result of remaining in the workforce. Additionally, they will train the upcoming workforce to guarantee a seamless transition for future generations of employees. For more information, visit www.retireeworkforce.com.

About Franchise Solutions, Inc.:

Franchise Solutions has been in the business of delivering results-focused lead generation services to several hundred franchisors since 1993. The Company offers franchisee prospect lead-generation across its wide variety of Internet properties. The network includes partnerships with prominent Internet properties including Black Enterprise, USA Today, Job.com, Hispanic Business, Parenthood.com, RetireeWorkforce.com, Doin’ It Network, Las Vegas Newspapers, 50PlusNow.com, Young Money, CareerConnection.com, RetirementJobs.com, and MultiUnitJobs.com. The Company also powers WomensFranchises.com, VeteranFranchises.com, StateFranchises.com, and InternationalFranchises.com, and is committed to helping prospective business owners find the right business for them. For more information, please visit www.franchisesolutions.com.

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Press Contacts

For Franchise Solutions:

Pamela Gold Waldo

pam@franchisesolutions.com

800.898.4455 x131

For Retiree Workforce Consulting Group

Joseph J. Scalice

President and CEO

jscalice@myrwf.com

732.837.4052

View Company Website: http://www.franchisesolutions.com