NEW YORK - Universal Express, Inc. today announced its completion of its LEAP (Luggage Express Associates Program) franchise agreements and will be offering Luggage Express Franchise opportunities in Florida and Texas. LEAP franchise opportunities will be available to all 50 states as registrations are completed for each state.

It is expected within the next 30 days, LEAP Franchise registrations will be complete and ready to offer franchise opportunities in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, and Washington.

LEAP is a Franchise program that grants protected territories of "at least" 500,000 people in each territory to individuals that wish to operate a luggage service business, specializing in the door-to-door delivery of luggage, as well as bicycles, golf clubs, skis and a wide variety of other items. The Franchisee will have the opportunity to market their territory and increase sales, with the efficient and established Luggage Express.

Luggage Express will make the initial training program available to the Franchisee's designated manager. The package includes a 5-day extensive training program, which involves proven training on marketing and sales as well as on-the-job training with our software, in the offices of Boca Raton. Opening and on-site assistance will be available at an approved site by trained officials. Financing is available for up to 80% of the initial fee, payable over a 5- to 8-year term. Also available for financing is a Ford 250-Econoline Van which is made possible through a recent partnership between Ford and Universal Express.

Matthew Jones, Senior Account Manager for LEAP, said, "Within the seven years, Luggage Express was formed through Universal Express' thinking 'outside of the box' philosophy. Now, with the LEAP Franchisees, we can reach more customers than was possible before. Franchisees in distinct territories can advertise locally throughout their territory, and when you have a local presence in communities, you speed up awareness of our luggage services."

"The road to becoming a Franchisor of Luggage Delivery services was long, but well worth it. Compliance with Franchise registrations is complete, and we are now in the midst of completing registrations in each state. The Luggage Express business model is a sound, proven business that business owners will embrace and help change the way Americans travel," said Richard A. Altomare, Chairman and CEO of Universal Express, Inc.

"Luggage Express has received inquiries from all across the country by individuals and companies as well as from the international community. Inquiries from Canada, Switzerland, Spain and India are being processed. This shows that there is a market for global development in this industry," concluded Mr. Altomare.

About Universal Express

Universal Express, Inc. is a 23-year-old logistics and transportation conglomerate with multiple developing subsidiaries and services. For additional information please visit www.usxp.com