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International Franchise Association Names Florida’s Sun Coast Franchisee Williams Recipient of the Franchise of the Year Award

Las Vegas, NV, August 7, 2007 - Las Vegas-based Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc., a leading provider of recreational vehicle (RV) rentals and revenue sharing opportunities, is proud to announce the International Franchise Association (IFA) has named Wallace Williams, executive vice president of Bates’ Florida Sun Coast Franchise, for the Franchisee of the Year Award. “There are a lot of people in the franchise business; I’m humbled to be recognized,” says Williams. “I really enjoy being a franchise owner. The secret to staying young is to have a challenging business that keeps you on the go. I’m 77 years old, and this job keeps me youthful.” “We really enjoy our relationship with Bates International Headquarters,” adds Williams. “They provide an industry-leading support and development system that offers all the tools we need to succeed, and the staff is always there to solve problems or answer any questions we may have,” he emphasizes.
“Bates is honored Wallace Williams has been selected for IFA’s Franchisee of the Year award,” says Sandra Bate, president and CEO of Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems and founder of the motor home rental franchise concept. “He is very passionate about the RV business and has worked very hard during the past two years to grow his Bates franchise business.” This is the second prominent recognition for Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems this year. Bates was recently named one of the 500 top franchises in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine for 2007, and the company has been published on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list. Williams, a former president of Shop Rite Foods of New Mexico, came out of retirement two years ago to open Florida’s Sun Coast franchise located in Temple Terrace, Florida, near Tampa. “We have become much more successful than our business plan projected,” says Williams. “We now have 20 RVs, and 16 of our units are owned by individuals, who are making a good return on their investment by participating in Bates’ ‘Revenue Sharing’ program.” According to Williams, the most satisfying aspect of his job is dealing with customers. He admits that “matching the customer with the right RV is sometimes a challenge,” but when a customer is happy with his or her RV experience that’s music to his ears. A lot of his business is based on personal referrals. “Be honest; treat customers the way you want to be treated and offer good service,” Williams says, are his secrets to success. The Bates brand is recognized internationally as the first RV rental franchise company in the world. Bates extends quality service through its headquarters in Las Vegas and its network of franchise locations in selected cities in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit: http://www.batesintl.com or call Toll-Free 800-695-6514.

Las Vegas, NV, July 25, 2007 - Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc. has designed an exciting Franchise Program for individuals who have a desire to succeed in business and tap into the vast RV industry experience. Bates’ innovative RV rental business techniques have been practiced for more than 30 years.

Bates is recognized internationally as the first company to franchise the motor home rental concept in the world. Since 1973, Bates has extended quality service through its network of locations in selected cities in the United States and Canada.

Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Las Vegas-based Bates International one of the top 500 franchises in the United States for 2007. “Bates International is honored to be recognized as a top U.S. franchise by one of the nation’s leading business monthly magazines,” says Sandra Bate, president and CEO of Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc.

Bates seeks entrepreneurial people who can successfully manage a business - people with drive who want to join a system that works. Bates International headquarters has developed a plan to establish the Bates Franchises as a dominant force in major markets throughout the world.

Each location is independently owned and operated. The RV rental business is an exciting and growing industry! Bates’ goal is to help potential franchisees enter one of the nation’s most rewarding businesses of the century.

“Bates International provides franchise owners with an industry-leading franchise development and support system that offers highly effective sales and marketing programs, business planning, classroom training and on-going support,” says Bate.
“The Bates Franchise System connects franchisees to a select group of entrepreneurs, travel agencies, tour operators and airlines worldwide, and helps to avoid the costly pitfalls and barriers that can slow down, deplete and defeat a start-up business,” adds Bate.

The Bates Franchise training program is comprehensive, motivational and ongoing. Bates cultivates the creative and entrepreneurial abilities of individuals in its RV franchise family, so they can achieve their full potential.
There is no better time for potential franchisees to consider owning and operating their own RV rental business. Take the first step now and join the growth-orientated Bates Franchise Network! For more information, call Bates toll free at 800-732-2283 or visit www.batesintl.com.