Mediterranean Island of Cyprus to Be New Home of Johnny Rockets Restaurants

LAKE FOREST, CA, Jun 26 (MARKET WIRE) --
Cyprus, the Mediterranean's third largest island, and one of its most
popular tourist destinations, is the newest Home of the Original
Hamburger, Johnny Rockets. The first Johnny Rockets restaurant will open
in the Famagusta District, a celebrated tourist area and home of the
largest university on the island, in September 2009. The terraced, 3,500
square-foot, full-service restaurant will offer American favorites
including juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes and
malts.

Holding exclusive Johnny Rockets franchising rights in Cyprus, Artisan
Food and Beverage Group LTD's Parent Company is currently constructing a
new commercial tower and five-star boutique hotel and leisure center on
the island. Their hospitality consultants short-listed Johnny Rockets as a
brand that would enhance their new lifestyle facility -- which includes a
twelve-lane bowling center.

"After exploring several brands with our consultant, we decided Johnny
Rockets offered the authentic family-focused American culture that
Cypriots, the student community and tourists will appreciate," said Batur
Sonya, Managing Director for Artisan Food and Beverages Group. "We believe
Johnny Rockets will be a value-added partner in our new food and beverage
division," he added.

According to Steve Devine, Senior Vice President of International
Development for Johnny Rockets, "Ours is a unique concept blending fresh
American cuisine and culture. Our menu offers some universally popular
food items not readily available in Cyprus and other countries... which is
exactly why our global expansion continues to be so strong."

Artisan Food and Beverage Group LTD is part of a local family business
specializing in commercial and residential real estate, property
development, property management and construction. They recognize that,
with dense demographics, a university consisting of students from 52
countries and a large tourist influx during the summer, Cyprus represents
a fast-growing, diverse population.

Adds Sonya, "We believe the brand is well positioned to provide a new and
fresh concept to Cyprus. We plan to open up to four Johnny Rockets
restaurants, including one in the capitol, within our commercial tower,
and an express-style restaurant in our hotel's leisure center food court."

Johnny Rockets is currently looking to franchise nearby areas, including
Libya and countries within the Balkan Peninsula. For information on these
and other Franchising opportunities with Johnny Rockets, go to
www.johnnyrockets.com.

About Johnny Rockets

Since 1986, Johnny Rockets has offered the food, fun and friendliness that
remind guests of timeless, feel-good Americana. Every Johnny Rockets
restaurant serves simple, great-tasting food from a menu of all-American
favorites, including juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches and hand-dipped
shakes and malts. It's the place to go for fast, friendly service,
flavorful food, uplifting music and relaxed, casual fun. Headquartered in
Lake Forest, Calif., Johnny Rockets has 274 corporate and franchise-owned
restaurants in 29 states and 11 countries, including those found in Six
Flags amusement parks and aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Johnny
Rockets is currently franchising new restaurants in most markets. To learn
more about Johnny Rockets, visit johnnyrockets.com.

Contact:
Cozette Phifer
Johnny Rockets
949 643 6135

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