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PHILLIPSBURG, Kan., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leland G. Orr, general manager of Brooke Franchise Corporation's Phillipsburg, Kan. campus, announced the July 31 opening of the new Brooke advertising center facility at 195 State Street in Phillipsburg. Brooke Franchise Corporation is a subsidiary of Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ:BXXX) and a leading franchisor of insurance agencies. The advertising center will be a part of Brooke's Phillipsburg campus, which provides basic services to Brooke franchisees that include commissions processing, document imaging, facility support and advertising assistance. "The new advertising center building is a unique facility and another example of how we help make our franchisees successful," stated Orr. "Our investment in the advertising center facility, and the advertising professionals who work there, gives Brooke franchisees a tool that is not available to other independent insurance agencies." The new 25,000 square foot advertising facility features five work and retail areas including: 1) professionals' work space, 2) materials showroom, 3) merchandise store, 4) print shop and, 5) video production studio. Professionals' Work Space Advertising center personnel consist of approximately 30 professionals specializing in disciplines such as traditional advertising, direct mail advertising, alternative advertising, public relations, lead generation and location analysis. The work space created in the advertising center for these professionals provides a creative, open environment. Materials Showroom The advertising center's open floor plan allows for the display of outdoor signage, wrapped cars and other advertising tools. In addition, the square footage of the facility provides room for storage of advertising materials and logo merchandise, giving franchisees the benefits of volume discounts and immediate shipping. Merchandise Store The advertising center also houses a logo merchandise store and gourmet coffee bar. Access is available to employees and the general public wishing to purchase Brooke logo merchandise and patronize the coffee bar. Print Shop The print shop constructed in the advertising center accommodates printing, copying and mailing equipment that is used for franchisee advertising and promotions. Nearly a quarter of a million dollars has been invested in print shop equipment. Franchisees receive significant cost and time benefits from Brooke's print shop investment. Video Production Studio The video production studio serves as an important communication, training and advertising tool. The studio is fully equipped with professional video cameras, lighting, production computers and software. This component of the advertising center is designed to be sound-proof and lighting friendly. About Brooke Franchise Corporation ... Brooke Franchise Corporation is a subsidiary of Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ:BXXX) that distributes insurance and related services through a network of more than 600 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. E-mail distribution...To receive electronic press release alerts, visit the "Investor Relations" section of the Brooke Corporation Web site at http://www.brookecorp.com/ and subscribe to our "E-mail Alerts" online. DATASOURCE: Brooke Corporation CONTACT: Stephanie Felder of Brooke Corporation, or +1-785-543-3199 Web site: http://www.brookecorp.com/

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