CLEVELAND, OH, April 8, 2005 – Merrymeeting®, Inc. (MMI) has entered into a preferred service agreement with Sunbelt® Business Advisors, LLC to assist its Frontier Adjusters®, ProSpection® and Maids to Order® franchisees with the resale of their franchised businesses.

“Sunbelt’s network of more than 300 broker franchises will be able to help our franchisees in valuing and selling their respective businesses,” stated John Davies, Merrymeeting CEO.  “Sunbelt is the largest broker network in the country, and we are thrilled to have them as a partner.”

MMI franchisees are under no obligation to use Sunbelt, or any other business broker, when they decide to resell their franchise.  However, Sunbelt’s experience with price setting, advertising, negotiating and managing legal details can help franchisees maximize the value of their businesses.

“We chose to endorse Sunbelt because of the organization’s proven results, strong management team and extensive nationwide coverage,” stated Davies.

Sunbelt Business Advisors, LLC was founded in 1978 and began franchising in 1993.  The company specializes in helping individuals and companies buy and sell businesses in all four areas of the private business market:  Main Street, Franchise Sales, Franchise Resales and Mergers/Acquisitions.  There are currently more than 350 franchises in 47 states and 11 foreign countries.  To learn more, please visit www.sunbeltnetwork.com.  

Merrymeeting, Inc. (MMI) is an investment firm specializing in the acquisition and development of franchise systems and related services.  Through its franchised subsidiaries, MMI currently operates more than 800 franchised locations.  To learn more, please visit www.merrymtg.com.