Aero Performance Products Inc (fka AERP)

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Press Release Source: Franchise Capital Corp.
Franchise Capital Corporation Announces Appointment of New Directors
Issued Wednesday October 3, 9:05 am ET
MURRIETA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2007--Franchise Capital Corporation (Other
OTC: FCCN) today announced the planned appointment of two new directors, Bryan Hunsaker
and Robert McMichael, to fill the vacancies created by the pending resignations of Jim Bickel
and Gary Nerison.
Mr. Hunsaker and Mr. McMichael will comprise two-thirds of the Board of Directors that will
provide leadership and oversight for the company after the close of the acquisition of Aero
Exhaust, Inc. Once the appointments take effect, the Franchise Capital Board of Directors will
consist of Mr. Hunsaker, Mr. McMichael and Robert McCoy, who currently serves as chairman.
“We look forward to the appointment of new directors to serve Aero Exhaust as it moves
forward as the operating entity within the public company. We are confident that the new Board
members will serve the company as effectively as Mr. Bickel and Mr. Nerison have,” Mr.
Peacock added.
Bryan Hunsaker has served as chairman and chief executive officer of Aero Exhaust, Inc. since
2002. In that capacity, he negotiated and executed a multi year contract with NASCAR legend
Rusty Wallace for the endorsement of the Aero product. Mr. Hunsaker negotiated and executed
a multi-year contract for Aero Exhaust to serve as primary sponsor of the Morgan-McClure
Motorsports #4 NEXTEL Cup team as well as negotiating and executing an extensive multi-year
contract with NASCAR as an exclusive NASCAR Performance partner. During Mr. Hunsaker’s
tenure with Aero Exhaust, he oversaw the reengineering of existing product lines and the
development of multiple synergistic product lines. He developed international manufacturing
relationships and innovative manufacturing techniques for Aero Exhaust products. Under his
leadership, product manufacturing costs were reduced by 300%. Mr. Hunsaker developed and
implemented national media and advertising campaigns, which included television, print and
other media. Under Mr. Hunsaker’s direction, Aero Exhaust established a strong identity,
purpose, and direction, as well as a national market presence.
Robert McMichael has over 15 years of communications, information technology and Internet
industry experience. He as been a communications and technology consultant to Fortune 50
companies, keynote speaker, guest lecturer at top MBA schools and was a pioneer introducing
key products into the Application Service Provider (ASP), Voice Portal, and mobile
communications industries. Mr. McMichael has developed strategic relationships with industryleading
companies, including Hewlett-Packard, Intel, IBM, EDS, Verizon, Sprint and Oracle to
introduce next-generation services to wireless carriers. Mr. McMichael continues to be retained
by and consults with Fortune 1000 and micro-cap companies to develop acquisition, business
development and executive strategies. Currently, Mr. McMichael is leading one of the most
innovative communication companies in the country and serves on Aero’s Board of Directors.
The Board appointments will be included in an upcoming Current Report on Form 8-K filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Bickel and Mr. Nerison, who served on the Board to assist with the acquisition of Aero
Exhaust, resigned as part of the management transition in advance of the acquisition close.
“The appointment of Mr. Hunsaker and Mr. McMichael is another important step in the
management transition for Franchise Capital in advance of the close of its acquisition of Aero
Exhaust,” stated chief executive officer Steven R. Peacock. “Mr. Hunsaker has functioned as
chairman and CEO of Aero Exhaust over the past 5 years, and we have a great deal of
confidence in his leadership abilities. Mr. McMichael is extremely familiar with Aero having
served as a Board member and will provide excellent guidance for the public company.
“We look forward to completing the remaining steps necessary to effect the close of this
transaction, and we will continue to communicate with shareholders throughout the process,”
Mr. Peacock added.
Aero Exhaust (www.aeroexhaust.com) is a leader in performance exhaust airflow technology
and NASCAR Performance Partner. Franchise Capital, a fully reporting “shell” company, has
been positioned to serve as the public vehicle for Aero Exhaust and has provided $1.9 million in
financing in the form of a commercial loan to Aero as part of the transaction. The value of the
loan and any accrued interest are convertible into Aero Exhaust common stock at the time the
share exchange closes.
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About Aero Exhaust:
Aero Exhaust is a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, manufacturing and
distributing the most technologically advanced muffler on the market. Its product lines are built
to the highest industry standards and offer the consumer a lifetime warranty. Aero Exhaust has
been issued U.S. and Australian patents on its innovations and development in the exhaust
industry, and its mufflers are available worldwide through major retailers, mass merchant
centers, automotive aftermarket supply stores and wholesalers. Aero Exhaust mufflers are an
exclusive National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Performance product and
carry the prestigious NASCAR brand on product, packaging and related media. NASCAR
legend Rusty Wallace is the official spokesperson for Aero Exhaust products. Additional
information on Aero Exhaust’s products, race team, and motorsports ventures can be found on its
corporate website, www.aeroexhaust.com.
Safe Harbor Statement: The statements in this release that relate to future plans, expectations, events, performance
and the like are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results or events could differ materially from those described
in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including the lack of funding, inability to complete
required SEC filings, and others set forth in the Company’s report on Form 10-K/A for fiscal year 2006 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT:
Gemini Financial Communications, Inc.
A. Beyer, 951-677-8073
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