The company currently manages an investment portfolio consisting of five operating subsidiaries: Kokopelli's Mexican Grill Franchise Company, LLC; Cousin Vinnie's Franchise Company, LLC; Kirby Foo's Asian Grill Franchise Company, LLC; Comstock Jake's Franchise Company, LLC; and Fathom Business Systems, Inc. By targeting emerging and undervalued franchise concepts, the company has assembled these five subsidiaries and intends to provide the necessary tools for successful restaurant franchise businesses.

Franchise Capital Corporation has an ownership interest ranging from 50%-100% in its subsidiaries. Its subsidiaries satisfy a wide assortment of restaurant concepts, including Mexican, Asian, Italian, and American cuisine, ranging from fast-casual environments to full service dining. More detailed information on each of these subsidiaries will be available in the Investment Portfolio section of Franchise Capital Corporation's new corporate website, planned for launch later this week.

Bradford Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Franchise Capital Corporation, commented, "We are pleased with our current investment portfolio and look forward to articulating our business strategy, which will be focused on building real value through the development of emerging and undervalued franchise concepts and related businesses. By utilizing abundant management experience in the restaurant franchise development field, we believe that there is the potential for significant revenue growth and increased portfolio investment opportunities for Franchise Capital Corporation."

About Franchise Capital Corporation:

Franchise Capital Corporation is a Business Development Company pursuant to Section 54 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The company currently has five operating, synergistic investments holdings: Kokopelli's Mexican Grill Franchise Company, LLC; Cousin Vinnie's Franchise Company, LLC; Kirby Foo's Asian Grill Franchise Company, LLC; Comstock Jake's Franchise Company, LLC; and Fathom Business Systems, Inc., all of which are engaged in business related to restaurant franchise development.

Safe Harbor Statement: The statements in this release that relate to future plans, expectations, events, performance, and the like are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results or events could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including those set forth in the company's report on Form 10-KSB for fiscal year 2004 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Source: Franchise Capital Corporation