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FAST-FIX JEWELRY & WATCH REPAIRS® SERVES
THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AMERICA
Franchise company offers incentives to veterans of the U.S. Armed Services

DELRAY BEACH, FL (April 16, 2007) – FAST-FIX JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIRS®, the world’s largest franchise of jewelry and watch repair services with more than 150 locations throughout the United States and Canada, recently became a member of VetFran, an organization that offers franchise incentives to veterans.

“We are proud to be part of an organization that salutes the men and women who have so bravely served our country. Participating in such a special program allows us not only to thank them, but also help them achieve the American Dream of owning their own business,” says Jason Mattes, Director of Franchise Development of FAST-FIX. As a member of Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, otherwise known as VetFran, FAST-FIX offers a 50 percent reduction on its franchise fee, providing a discount of more than $17,500 to honorably-discharged veterans who qualify for a FAST-FIX franchise.

Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, known as VetFran, is a group of more than 250 participating member companies who have agreed to help qualified veterans acquire franchise businesses by providing financial incentives not otherwise available to other franchise investors. The International Franchise Association (IFA) launched VetFran in 1991 during the Gulf War. The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing the community of franchising.

Established in 1984, FAST-FIX perfected a system for delivering fast, efficient, professional repair work on jewelry and watches for men and women. The company began franchising in 1987 and today, has more than 150 franchised locations in the United States and Canada. FAST-FIX stores are conveniently located in high traffic areas of regional shopping malls across North America. FAST-FIX stores specialize in offering a wide range of “while you shop” repair services including but not limited to: ring sizing, chain replacement, remounting, engraving and eyeglass repair, in addition to replacing watch batteries. Under the oversight of Biltis and President Kenneth A. Marks, FAST-FIX has achieved continued sales growth to over $50 million in 2006 and has plans to open more than 15 franchised locations annually. FAST-FIX has also been recognized as one of the Top 500 Franchise Companies by Entrepreneur Magazine for 17 consecutive years.

FAST-FIX JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIRS’ corporate headquarters is located at 1300 NW 17th Avenue, Suite #170 in Delray Beach, FL. For more information about FAST-FIX, its franchisees, and its products and services, call 1-800-359-0407