Fog Cutter Capital Group, Inc.'s Fatburger Unit Implements System-Wide Green Program to Launch on Earth Day

PORTLAND, Ore.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s (OTCBB:FCCG) Fatburger unit has announced the implementation of a system-wide green program to be initiated company wide starting April 22 – Earth Day.

The new green program will involve several initiatives to replace items that Fatburger is currently using with more environmentally friendly products. One of the many significant items the company is altering is the development of its shake cup. Now made with a corn-based material the cups are manufactured from a renewable resource making them more eco-friendly than their foam counterparts. Fatburger uses more than one million shake cups a year.

“When Fatburger opens a new restaurant, we make a commitment to be an active partner in each surrounding community,” said Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman of Fatburger. “The environment is an essential part of our global community and we want our relative impact to be positive for each market – current and future – we serve. The green program, which is aptly being launched on Earth Day, is a show of our continued support to this commitment and the communities where we partner.”

This program will also alter other core products including: Shake lids, salad bowls, chili bowls, fry cups, and napkins. Fatburger was also one of the first fast casual restaurants to use a recycled Canola blend of oil that contains zero-trans fat.

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.

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.

Fatburger’s spacious restaurants feature a hip ’50s-style décor accented with bright colors, neon lighting, stainless steel accents and various memorabilia. Rock and classic soul tunes wail from the Web-enabled digital jukebox that has a catalog of more than 250,000 songs.

About Fatburger

Founded in Los Angeles, California in 1952, the Fatburger restaurant chain has 97 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, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Canada and Macao. Fatburger currently operates 42 company owned restaurants with franchisees operating the remaining 55 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). For more information, or to find a Fatburger restaurant near you, go to www.fatburger.com.

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.

Andrew A. Wiederhorn, CEO, 503-721-6500

Elaine Patel, Fatburger VP - Marketing, 310-319-1871