TORONTO, April 18, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- American Associates Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AASG), having recently acquired EPP Secure, proudly announces EPP Secure and Apptomix's launch of MenuPromote. MenuPromote is a turnkey solution for independent, chain restaurants and grocery delis to create and maintain pictorial, full color multi-dimensional, interactive, online menus. Patrons can search the store nearest them, view specials, place and pay for orders online. The system, ideal for virtually any quick service or casual dining establishment, allows menu creation and management on a corporate, national, regional or local basis. MenuPromote supports the creation of a customer database and subsequent creation and distribution of electronic email promotions and digital coupons.
MenuPromote gives patrons the option to customize order specifications such as pick up or delivery as well as time or location. The system eliminates the language barriers, costs and inaccuracies of telephone orders. Orders arrive instantly at the restaurant electronically or via fax. The system can integrate with any PC-based point of sale system.
MenuPromote allows today's foodservice operator to benefit from the effectiveness and efficiency of today's electronic marketing
The MenuPromote solution utilizes the EPP Secure's secure ePay gateway to process advance purchases online. MenuPromote was developed in collaboration with EPP Secure Consulting.
MenuPromote was introduced and displayed at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas March 13th through March 16th and was received with overwhelming success.
EPP Secure management anticipates total company revenues from all sources including MenuPromote to reach $25 million by year four.
About EPP Secure, LLC.
EPP Secure is a technology company and provider of electronic payment processing services and solutions to Businesses, Financial Institutions and eCommerce goods and services Retailers in North America and abroad. EPP specializes in secure, alternative direct payment applications over the internet, internet security solutions and stored value systems which support gift card issuance and redemption as well as pre-paid account management.
About American Associates Group, Inc.
American Associates Group, Inc. is a technology and software company which specializes in internet security and alternative payment processing and developing software and technology incorporating biometric security features on personalized identification cards. American Associates Group, Inc. is a publicly listed company on Pink Sheets (AASG).
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