BXXX Brooke Corp (MM)

Brooke Insurance of Fredericksburg opens doors as 500th location OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brooke Franchise Corporation, a subsidiary of Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ:BXXX), announces the opening of a new franchise in Fredericksburg, Virginia, that marks the Company's 500th franchise location. Brooke Insurance of Fredericksburg is owned by John R. McDaniel and Sandra Chittum and represents an increase of 130 Brooke franchise locations so far this year. "Opening our 500th location is a momentous achievement and an inspiring testament to the commitment of our franchisees and employees across the country," said Shawn Lowry, President of Brooke Franchise Corporation. Brooke started its insurance agency franchising program in 1996. In 2003, the parent company, Brooke Corporation, obtained a listing on the American Stock Exchange and ended 2003 with 234 locations. Earlier this year Brooke Corporation announced its move to the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol BXXX and now celebrates its 500th franchise location. Brooke Franchise Corporation was named as the top franchisor in its category for 2005 and as the 45th fastest growing franchise in 2005 by Entrepreneur magazine. The Company was recognized as the 32nd largest insurance broker in the United States in 2005 by Business Insurance magazine. About our company ... Brooke Franchise Corporation distributes insurance, financial, and funeral services through a network of more than 510 franchise locations. The Brooke organization was founded on the belief that local business owners distribute insurance and related services more efficiently than others if supported by a franchise system. Email Distribution .... To receive electronic press release alerts visit the "Investor Relations" section of the Brooke Corporation website at http://www.brookecorp.com/ and subscribe to our "Email Alerts" on-line. This press release contains forward-looking statements. All forward- looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and several factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements: the uncertainty that the Company will achieve its short-term and long-term profitability and growth goals, uncertainties associated with market acceptance of and demand for the Company's products and services, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the dependence on third-party suppliers and their pricing, its ability to meet product demand, the availability of funding sources, the exposure to market risks, uncertainties associated with the development of technology, changes in the law and in economic, political and regulatory environments, changes in management, the dependence on intellectual property rights, the effectiveness of internal controls, and risks and factors described from time to time in reports and registration statements filed by Brooke Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A more complete description of Brooke's business is provided in Brooke Corporation's most recent annual, quarterly and current reports, which are available from Brooke Corporation without charge or at http://www.sec.gov/ . DATASOURCE: Brooke Corporation CONTACT: Anita Larson of Brooke Corporation, +1-913-661-0123, Web site: http://www.brookecorp.com/

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