UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. and George Foreman Team Up

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Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:30am EST

BOSTON--(Business Wire)--UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC), a franchisor and
operator of fast-casual food service restaurants and nutritional
product retail stores, today announced that George Foreman, the well
renowned, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, has recently
agreed to become the spokesperson for the UFood brand. Through UFood's
exclusive agreement with George Foreman Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB:
GFME), Mr. Foreman will initially work to create publicity aimed at
selling franchisee licenses and will provide advertising and marketing
support through public appearances and public relations campaigns.

   George Foreman Enterprises, Inc. focuses on marketing and selling
various products principally related to wellness, vitamins, and
nutritional supplements using its George Foreman brand name in the
United States. George Foreman has a successful track record as a
spokesperson for various brands, including Meineke, Casual Male
(Nasdaq: CMRG) and the George Foreman Grill, which has sold more than
80 million grills worldwide. Through his ubiquitous grill, Mr.
Foreman's name is already associated with healthy eating which
complements UFood's concept of "feel great...eat smart." George
Foreman is a worldwide icon, and regularly appears on nationally
syndicated shows; recently appearing in a major television series,
American Inventor, and appearing as a guest on The Tonight Show with
Jay Leno and on Jimmy Kimmel Live. UFood intends to capitalize on Mr.
Foreman's global marketability.

   "It is a great honor that UFood has attracted a well-known
celebrity such as George Foreman," said George Naddaff, Chairman and
CEO of UFood. "There's no one better for the job. His endorsement will
create publicity and reinforce the message of a healthy lifestyle that
follows UFood's concept feel great...eat smart."

   The fast-casual dining segment is led by companies such as
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) and Panera Bread Company (Nasdaq:
PNRA) and caters to customers who desire the convenience of a
fast-food chain and are willing to pay a premium for higher quality,
differentiated menu items.

   About UFood Restaurant Group, Inc.

   Headquartered in Boston, MA, UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. is a
franchisor and operator of fast-casual food service restaurants with
an integrated retail store that sells nutritional products for a dual
revenue stream business. UFood Grill offers a healthy lifestyle
alternative to consumers in the fast-casual restaurant space and is
positioned to become a leading player in the "better-for-you" quick
serve restaurant category. The Company is led by franchise innovator
George Naddaff, who founded Boston Market and led the franchising of
several companies including Sylvan Learning Center and Ranch*1. Mr.
Naddaff has a veteran management team with a record of success in the
franchise market. UFood is currently launching a growth plan to
franchise nationwide.

   Forward-Looking Statements

   This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
involving known and unknown risks, delays, and uncertainties that may
cause our actual results or performance to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These
risks, delays, and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, our
reliance on our sole supplier, the limited diversification of our
product offerings, additional financing requirements, development of
new products, government approval processes, the impact of competitive
products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic
conditions and other uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

UFood Restaurant Group, Inc.
Main Phone: 617-787-6000
Fax: 617-787-6010
www.corporateevolutions.com
or
Investor Relations
Corporate Evolutions, Inc.
516-482-6565
info@corporateevolutions.com

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