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September 5, 2008 - IRVINE, California USA and MESA, Arizona USA -- After years of being asked by franchisors outside of the United States for assistance in bringing their concept to the United States, Edwards Global Services, TEAM Rennick and PowerHouse Franchising today announced the formation of the Global Franchise Team, a one-stop solution for international franchise companies who are considering entering the U.S. – the largest and most diverse market in the world.

Rather than 5-10 franchise suppliers piecing together U.S. expansion services, Global Franchise Team offers in one group all the services needed for a franchisor to expand into the U.S.

Edwards Global Services analyzes the viability of the franchise inbound to the US, compiles the data necessary to examine the return on investment for U.S. expansion, including market demographics, competitive analysis, and pricing; Team Rennick makes the franchisor ready to launch in the U.S. market by modifying a concept for the U.S. marketplace, providing franchise disclosure documents, state registrations and intranets; then PowerHouse Franchising takes over as the sales arm of Global Franchise Team.

“We learned that many of these franchisors are apprehensive about launching their brand in the United States because of many factors including the legal aspects, the size of the market, cost to enter and method of entry,” said William Edwards, chief executive officer of Edwards Global Services. “What Global Franchise Team offers is a single vendor, process focused, cost effective, turnkey solution that cannot be found anywhere else in the United States.”

Global Franchise Team is based in Mesa, Arizona. For more information visit www.globalfranchiseteam.com.

About Edwards Global Services

Edwards Global Services provides a multi-pronged approach to expand franchise systems to international markets as thoroughly and quickly as possible. With over 85 years of combined US-based senior executive experience and an established Associate network in more than 25 international markets, Edwards Global is the premier organization specializing in exporting U.S. franchisors to the rest of the world. www.edwardsglobal.com

About TEAM Rennick

Headed by franchise expert Dick Rennick, TEAM Rennick assists companies establish and/or improve their franchise systems. With more than 65 years of combined business development and franchising experience, and an intricate network consisting of a vast array of professionals with various specialties, TEAM Rennick offers or arranges for comprehensive services including strategic consulting, legal documentation and preparation, operations manuals, marketing materials, language translation, and technology systems. www.teamrennick.com

About PowerHouse Franchising

PowerHouse Franchising is a franchise sales and development firm that specializes in the marketing and sales of regional and area development opportunities, as well as other franchise sales services such as franchise territory definition in the United States. Founded by Ren Waters and Dan Durney, PowerHouse’s track record of success is enhanced by their abundance of first-hand industry experience. www.powerhousefranchising.com

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