Fatburger Ranked Best Burger Nationally

Business Wire, Sept 2, 2008

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s (OTCBB: FCCG) Fatburger - quick-casual, takeout and sit-down restaurant serving big, juicy burgers custom made to guests' taste buds, for more than 55 years - has received "Best Burger" contest accolades from across the country.

Fatburger's dedication to serving big, fresh, 100 percent pure lean beef burgers custom made and grilled right in front of customers has won the brand the 2008's "Best Burger From A Restaurant" title at the national Hamburger Festival held in Akron, Ohio. At the annual event, Fatburger won top spot over 30 other national and local burger outlets. Fatburger also won "Best Burger" in a reader's choice poll by both the Aurora Sentinel and Highlands Ranch Herald for the third consecutive year in a row. Additionally, Fatburger earned a top 10 placement among AOL's City's Best Burger competition in major U.S. cities across the nation, including: Tampa, Fla.; Las Vegas; Denver; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Los Angeles; Orange County, Calif.; San Antonio and Atlanta. These honors mark Fatburger's third year on the AOL's City Guide "Best Burgers" ranking, in which AOL nominates a short list of establishments and allows site users to pick their favorites.

"Fatburger is thankful for our strong following and attributes our fans across the country to the freshness of our products and the friendliness of our staff," said Elaine Patel, vice president of marketing, Fatburger North America, Inc. "We are inspired by the enthusiasm of our guests and look forward to continuing to meet their expectations."

Every signature 1/3 lb. Fatburger patty is fresh, never frozen and can be indulgently dressed with all the usual condiments, plus inspired choices such as chili, bacon and even a fried egg. For those with a heartier appetite, there's a half-pound Kingburger. For more information on Fatburger or to find a location nearest you, visit www.fatburger.com.

About Fatburger

Founded in Los Angeles, California in 1952, the Fatburger restaurant chain has nearly 100 restaurants serving big, fresh, 100 percent pure lean beef burgers custom made and grilled right in front of customers in 16 states, Canada and Macao. Fatburger operates 39 company owned restaurants with franchisees operating 56 locations. Based in Santa Monica, California, the company is actively seeking new franchisees for available territories across the nation. Fatburger is a subsidiary of Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. (OTCBB: FCCG).