Billboard Connection, a home-based advertising agency franchise specializing in outdoor advertising, recently

announced plans for international expansion into Australia. The company has begun an aggressive

marketing campaign in the region with the first Australian franchise expected to open in early 2007.

“The company has seen tremendous growth over the past two years expanding to Canada and the

U.K,” says Vice President, Hal Sklar. “Billboard Connection is a member of the United

Franchise Group along with its affiliated companies, SIGN*A*RAMA and EmbroidMe. With

more than 20 years of operating experience, 1,200 franchisees and five offices worldwide, we are

confident in continuing our international expansion and Australia seems the logical next step.”

Billboard Connection continues United Franchise Group’s history of success, celebrating its 50th

franchise in just over two years of operation. The company offers a unique opportunity for those

interested in owning a home-based business in the popular business-to-business category.

Billboard Connection is a company that utilizes relationships with outdoor media owners to

assist small and mid-sized businesses tap into the potentially huge benefits of outdoor advertising

such as billboards, posters, transit and taxi tops.

Billboard Connection has chosen Australia as its next step in expansion due to the success of

sister franchises SIGN*A*RAMA and EmbroidMe as well as the stable Australian economy.

SIGN*A*RAMA and EmbroidMe combined have more than 125 franchised locations in the

region. In addition, the company is optimistic due to the established support and marketing

system already in place. The United Franchise Group Australian headquarters, located in Sydney

and originally developed to support SIGN*A*RAMA and EmbroidMe, has begun preparing for

Billboard Connection’s introduction to the country.

For more information on franchising opportunities with Billboard Connection, please contact

Franchise Development at 1800 662 663 (Australia) 1 866 257 6025 (U.S.) or

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