FAST-FIX JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIRS® HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES IN AMERICA

Florida-headquartered franchise has earned a place on the inaugural Inc. 5,000 list

DELRAY BEACH, FL (August 20, 2007) – FAST-FIX JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIRS®, the leading national retail chain of dedicated jewelry and watch repair stores with over 160 franchised locations in the United States and Canada, has earned a place in the inaugural Inc. 5,000 list, a list that recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in America.

“This is no small feat.” said Chief Executive Officer Marvin Biltis. “Building one of America’s fastest-growing private companies is something we and our franchisees alike should be deeply proud of and we are humbled to be associated with such a prestigious honor.”

For the complete FAST-FIX JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIRS profile as listed in the Inc. 5,000 publication, please visit http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2007/company-profile.html?id=200748710.

About the Inc. 5,000.

The Inc. 5,000 made its debut this year. It’s a tenfold expansion of the 25-year old Inc. 500, Inc. magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. The Inc. 5,000 is the most complete portrait of the universe of growing innovators in industries ranging from manufacturing and construction to consumer products to software. The Inc. 5,000 profiles are the result of screening and interviews by dozens of reporters and writers for Inc.com, the website for Inc. magazine.

About FAST-FIX.
Established in 1984, FAST-FIX perfected a system for delivering fast, efficient, professional repair work on jewelry and watches for men and women. The company began franchising in 1987 and today, has more than 150 franchised locations in the United States and Canada. FAST-FIX stores are conveniently located in high traffic areas of regional shopping malls across North America. FAST-FIX stores specialize in offering a wide range of “while you shop” repair services including but not limited to: ring sizing, chain replacement, remounting, engraving and eyeglass repair, in addition to replacing watch batteries. Under the oversight of Biltis and President Kenneth A. Marks, FAST-FIX has achieved continued sales growth to over $50 million in 2006 and has plans to open more than 15 franchised locations annually. FAST-FIX has also been recognized as one of the Top 500 Franchise Companies by Entrepreneur Magazine for 17 consecutive years.

# # #