PERSONALIZED MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES AWARDS NEW FRANCHISED TERRITORY

Atlanta Based Executive Search Chain Announces Another Texas Franchise Scheduled Opening April, 2008.

Atlanta, Georgia – PMA Franchise Systems, Inc., the ONLY Franchisor of an Executive Search Chain specializing in the niche markets of Restaurant and Retail Management, and operating under the brand name of Personalized Management Associates, announced today their continuing growth in the Texas market with the awarding of a new franchise agreement in Austin, Texas.

Under the agreement, Peck Select, L.L.C. will be opening in Austin Texas in April. Dave Hottle, CPC, Executive Vice President of PMA Franchise Systems, Inc made the announcement.

Peck Select, L.L.C. is owned and operated by Chris and Lynn Peck. Chris is an experienced multi-unit Casual Dining Restaurant operator and brings a wealth of experience in building businesses, operations management, career guidance and recruiting strong management talent.

The PMA Office will be located at 7205 Fireoak Drive, Austin, TX. 75759.

Our Acquisition and Retention concept is well suited for the Austin marketplace.” Hottle, CPC said. “The strong growth in our niche markets of Restaurant, Hospitality and Retail has been amazing.” Dave Hottle also said “The entire Texas marketplace presents a phenomenal opportunity for our concept.”

 We are pleased to make this announcement as it compliments our planned franchise growth in both Texas and in the United States. Chris and his team will do a great job with the PMA brand and we welcome them into the PMA Family.