Fatburger, Eh? Canada Marks a Successful Franchise Territory in Award-Winning Restaurant Chain's International Expansion

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December 17, 2009 // Franchising.com // Los Angeles, DATE -- Since launching its first Canadian franchise in 2005, Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s (OTCBB: FCCG) Fatburger has opened 11 locations in Western Canada, and will open a new restaurant early next year in Vancouver, marking the franchisee's third location in the Vancouver vicinity.

"We're delighted to have such a wonderful franchise partner as Frank DiBenedetto of Frankie's Burger Enterprises, Inc. and Ricky's All Day Grill in Canada," said Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman, Fatburger. "In only a short time we have launched a dozen stores in the region. Our quality menu provides a cost effective dining option that is extremely popular with our neighbors to the North."

Fatburger currently has franchise locations in Western Canada in such key territories as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Prince George, White Rock, Kelowna and Greater Langley.

DiBenedetto plans to open 6 more locations in the region in 2010, and 15 over the next three years.

Committed to its global expansion strategy, Fatburger currently boasts 16 locations outside the United States, in Canada, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, with plans to open over 40 more locations internationally over the next several years.

Fatburger is a quick-casual, takeout and sit-down restaurant serving big, juicy burgers custom made to guests' taste buds. The taste and quality of Fatburger inspires a fierce loyalty among customers that crosses all demographic lines, including Hollywood personalities and sports stars. For more than 55 years, Fatburger has been dedicated to serving big, fresh, 100 percent pure lean beef burgers custom made and grilled right in front of customers.

About Fatburger

Founded in Los Angeles, California in 1952, the Fatburger restaurant chain has 96 restaurants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Washington and internationally in Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, Macao and Jakarta. Fatburger currently operates 32 company owned restaurants with franchisees operating the remaining 64 locations. Based in Santa Monica, California, the company is actively seeking new franchisees for available territories in the United States and Internationally. Fatburger is a subsidiary of Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. (OTCBB: FCCG).

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