Ultimate Franchise Systems Stops Trading on Berlin-Bremen Exchange HEATHROW, Fla., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ultimate Franchise Systems Inc. (OTC:UFSY) (BULLETIN BOARD: UFSY) today announced that it has requested and received notification that the Berlin-Bremen Stock Exchange has halted trading in UFSY and has agreed to de-list UFSY from its exchange. The action was recently confirmed in writing to UFSY. A statement issued by Christopher Swartz, CEO of Ultimate Franchise systems, said: "Recently, the UFSY Board of Directors became aware that the company's common stock had been listed on the Berlin-Bremen Stock Exchange without consultation or authorization by any person or organization affiliated with this company. UFSY never applied for a listing on this exchange, was never notified that the listing had occurred, and was totally shocked by the action of the Berlin-Breman Stock Exchange to list and trade Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. stock without authorization. UFSY immediately took the appropriate legal steps to have the stock de-listed from the exchange. UFSY will continue to monitor all foreign exchanges and will vigorously pursue all legal means to protect the public reputation and share value of Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc." Numerous international financial papers have reported that the Berlin- Bremen Stock Exchange is being used to get around recent U.S. laws tightening guidelines on short selling, a form of share price manipulation. Recently the SEC adopted a new Regulation SHO, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which in part requires short sellers in all equity securities to locate securities to borrow before selling. Ultimate Franchise Systems Inc. (OTC:UFSY) (BULLETIN BOARD: UFSY) currently has investments in approximately 603 franchised restaurants in 30 states throughout the United States. These brands include Gator's Dockside(R) Restaurants, Jreck Subs, Inc., Central Park Hamburgers, Li'l Dino's Deli and Grille, Sobik's Subs (OTC Pink Sheets: QRVI), Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs (OTC Pink Sheets: FFDG), Flamers Hamburgers, Westshore Pizza, Obee's (OTC Pink Sheets: OBFC), Mountain Mike's Pizza, New York Burrito, Juicy Lucy's Hamburgers, Beverly Hills Weight Loss (OTC:BHWW) (BULLETIN BOARD: BHWW) and FransAction, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: FCTN). This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc., Obee's Franchise Systems, Inc. and Quality Restaurant Ventures, Inc. assume no obligation to update the information contained in this press release. Certain information included herein may contain statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to plans for future expansion and other business development activities as well as operating costs, capital spending, financial sources and the effects of competition. Such forward-looking information is subject to changes and variations which are not reasonably predictable and which could significantly affect future results. Accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Companies. CONTACT: Christopher Swartz, Ultimate Franchise Systems Inc., 407-333-8587 DATASOURCE: Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Christopher Swartz, Ultimate Franchise Systems Inc., +1-407-333-8587 Web site: http://www.ufsi.net/

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