Dateline: Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas, Issued June 21, 1999…

"Labor of Love" is usually just a figure of speech. But this new, unique franchise offering by Together Dating Service, the relationship experts with 75 existing company-owned offices throughout the United States and Canada, is taking things more literally. Under new management, which is based in Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas, Together Dating Service is expanding its horizons and making new franchise territories available to ambitious entrepreneurs. Together Dating Service recently (April, 1999) merged with The Right One, a personal introduction service with 14 offices. The combination makes this the largest dating service in the World with 89 offices and revenues of more than $35-million annually. On the strength of this merger, Together Dating Service is actively pursuing expansion. "The dating service profession is dominated by individual "mom and pop" operations with little uniformity and consistency," noted Brad Megahan, President of Together Dating Service. He added, "Our new franchise offering gives enthusiastic entrepreneurs, who are looking for a fun and profitable business venture, the tools they need to succeed - an extensive operations manual, a comprehensive marketing program, rigorous training, trademarked matching software and kid-glove support." SEARCHING FOR FRANCHISE LOVE IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES Ray Walker, Chief Operating Officer of Together Dating Service compared, "Searching for a hot business opportunity can be a lot like looking for love. There is the quest. Finding an attraction. A courtship where the two parties discover whether their expectations agree. If it all goes well, there is compatibility. A perfect match is found and a union forged." For as little as $70,000, savvy investors can acquire everything they need to become part of the nation's fastest-growing personal introduction service. Together Dating Service will teach the principal and their staff the fundamentals of the business with a comprehensive four-week training period that covers the key components of the company's unique approach to sales and member services. TOGETHER WITH EXPERIENCE Prior business and management experience is recommended in running any franchise, but it is not required that Together Dating Service franchisees have previous experience with introduction services. What is important is the ability to work well with other people and be willing to do whatever it takes - from vacuuming the rugs to locking up as the last person out the door - to succeed. Franchise owners are shown how to build a high-quality, proprietary database. Corporate support includes national direct mail campaigns and publicity. Proprietary client screening applications and interviewing techniques are explained in detail. Together Dating Service provides a start-up marketing program; start-up supplies, trademarked software and equipment; an extensive operations manual; and all the training needed to put the program in motion. Franchisees are supported with on-site and telephone consultations, ongoing marketing initiatives, continuous research and development and assistance with account development. WHY A FRANCHISE? Each year, more than $800 billion in goods and services are sold through franchises in the United States. There are more than 550,000 individual franchise outlets nationally. Franchising offers brand-name recognition and a network of support that offers immediate and distinct advantages over the independent, stand-alone business. ATYPICAL TREATEMENT Unlike other services, Together Dating Service does not engage in any high-pressure sales tactics and strives to provide a comfortable atmosphere for all clients. Together Dating Service also offers a membership guarantee. Additional matches are provided, above and beyond a client's membership, if they are not completely satisfied. Together Dating Service has helped hundreds of members take a walk down the aisle. More than 100,000 other members are also using the personal introduction service to find a spouse or just find a friend to enjoy dinner and a movie. LOVE MARKS THE SPOT Existing Together Dating Service locations include: Arizona (Scottsdale, Tucson) California (Encino, Fresno, Sacramento, Stockton, Walnut Creek) Colorado (Colorado Springs, Denver) Connecticut (Farmington, Norwich, South Norwalk) Florida (Clearwater, Ft. Meyers, Jacksonville) Indiana (Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, Mishawaka) Kansas (Wichita) Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington) Maryland (Columbia, Frederick) Michigan (Livonia, Okemos) Missouri (Kansas City) Minnesota (Edina) New Hampshire (Hocksett, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem) New Jersey (Bridgewater, Clark, Colts Neck, North Brunswick, Harvey Cedars, Lawrenceville, Linwood, Rochelle Park, Toms River) New York (Bayside, Brooklyn, Hauppauge, Levittown, Mineda, New York, N. Massapequa, Rochester) North Carolina (Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh) Ohio (Cincinnati); Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, Tulsa) Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg) South Carolina (Columbia, Greenville) South Dakota (Sioux Falls) Texas (Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Beaumont, Houston) Virginia (Falls Church) Offices in Canada include: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Vancouver, Victoria. For more information on business opportunities, contact Together Dating Service at (410) 730-8866 or visit their website at www.togetherdating.com. Editors -To arrange for an interview with Brad Megahan, President and Ray Walker, Chief Operating Officer of Together Dating Service, please contact Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781) 878-9533 or sdubin@prworkzone.com.