Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger Unit Opens First Dubai Location

Business Wire, Dec 1, 2008

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s (OTCBB:FCCG) Fatburger unit has announced the opening of its first Middle East restaurant at The Dubai Mall in the most populous city of the United Arab Emirates. Fatburger Franchisee Khalil Asfour of Vetra Investments is responsible for the planned multi-unit development Fatburger in Dubai.

Fatburger is one of several global businesses making their Middle East debut at The Dubai Mall which is centrally located in the Downtown Burj Dubai development - 'the new heart of the city' where the world's tallest tower is under construction. When fully operational, The Dubai Mall will have over 1,200 stores of which nearly 165 retailers - equaling 1.1 million sq ft, or 30% of the total gross leasable area of the mall - are either new to the region, or opening standalone or flagship stores for the very first time in Dubai.

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 93 restaurants serving big, fresh, 100 percent pure lean beef burgers custom made and grilled right in front of customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong and Macao. Fatburger operates 37 company owned restaurants with franchisees operating 56 locations. Based in Santa Monica, California, the company is actively seeking new franchisees for available territories. Fatburger is a subsidiary of Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. (OTCBB:FCCG). For more information, or to find a Fatburger restaurant near you, go to www.fatburger.com.