International Development Continues in Pakistan

CLEVELAND, OH, May 23, 2007 – Sunbelt®, the place to go to buy or sell a business®, is pleased to announce that Satish Patel and Nasir Joseph Ali have recently purchased Master Franchise rights to open Sunbelt offices in Pakistan.

“Optimism in the Pakistani business climate continues to surge with reports of increased revenues, profits and planned investment,” stated Satish Patel. “These positive factors increase demand for products and services, thus increasing the number of buyers interested in small businesses and franchises.”

“Pakistan has an established Business Visa Treaty with the United States that enables qualified Pakistani’s the opportunity to pursue the ‘American Dream’ of owning a small business,” continued N. Joseph Ali. “By opening offices in Pakistan, we will be able to leverage the network’s capabilities and services by connecting buyers and sellers to the U.S. and thirty other countries.”

Mr. Patel joined Sunbelt in 2001 and currently owns eight territories in New England. In 2006, he acquired the Master Franchise rights for the Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Mr. Patel also welcomed N. Joseph Ali as managing partner of the Boston #2 office in 2006.

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