FOG CUTTER CAPITAL GROUP, INC.’S FATBURGER UNIT CONTINUES TO GROW IN CHICAGO

Fog Cutter Captial Group, Inc.'s Fatburger Unit
Continues to Grow in Chicago

(PORTLAND, OR) – April 15, 2009 /XpressPress/ – Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s (OTCBB: FCCG) Fatburger unit has announced the opening of its second Chicago restaurant, located at 2341 W. 95^th Street.

Both Chicago restaurants are franchise-owned by KW Foods, LLC. An additional eight restaurants are to be developed in the area, as the franchise group continues to grow and perform exceptionally.

The new restaurant spans approximately 2,100 square feet, contains 81 seats and will create approximately 35 new jobs for the community. Fog Cutter Capital Group, Inc.

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 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 fried egg. For those with a heartier appetite, there’s a half-pound XXXL Fatburger. When finished cooking on an open grill, your order is delivered to your table.

Fatburger’s spacious restaurants feature a hip ’50s-style décor accented with bright colors, neon lighting and stainless steel accents. Classic R&B, rock and soul tunes complete the atmosphere, creating a “burger joint” vibe.

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, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Washington and internationally in Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong and Macao. Fatburger currently operates 36 company owned restaurants with franchisees operating the remaining 57 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.

CONTACT: Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.

Andrew A. Wiederhorn, Chairman, (503) 721-6500

Elaine Patel, Fatburger VP – Marketing, (310) 319-1871

Source: FOG CUTTER CAPITAL GROUP INC.