Ultimate Franchise Systems Announces Harvey's Bistro Opening Today ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. (OTC:UFSY) (BULLETIN BOARD: UFSY) announced today Harvey's Bistro, in partnership with Manny Garcia, one of the most successful and recognizable names in the Florida restaurant industry, will open today in Lake Mary, Florida. Ultimate and Garcia's team of professionals have partnered to open Harvey's Bistro, Ultimate's first venture into the fine-casual dining segment and the second location for Harvey's in Orlando. The original Harvey's is a highly successful and long-standing restaurant and bar that caters to the downtown business crowd and is a favorite for theater and basketball patrons for pre-event dining. The original Harvey's is located in the Bank of America building. Mr. Garcia currently serves on the Board of Directors of Burger King, Inc. He formally operated as one of the most successful Burger King franchisees in the country, operating as many as 67 units before his eventual sale of those restaurants. He is also recognized for his continued success in multiple high- end concepts such as Hue, Kres, and Manuels. Additionally, Mr. Garcia's Pebbles restaurants have long been a Central Florida stalwart. Christopher Swartz, CEO of Ultimate, stated, "Our trial run and cocktail party went even better than expected last week, and we're now ready to open. This is an unbelievable opportunity for Ultimate to party with such a force in the restaurant business. I am so excited about this venture and the opportunity to work with Manny and his team." Harvey's will continue to feature their signature menu items such as steak tartare, shrimp vesuvio, and meatloaf Palinski. Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. (OTC:UFSY) (BULLETIN BOARD: UFSY) currently has investments in approximately 603 franchises in 30 states throughout the United States. These brands include Gator's Dockside 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 Subs, New York Burrito, Juicy Lucy's and Beverly Hills Weight Loss (OTC:WLFI) (BULLETIN BOARD: WLFI) . 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. 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 of Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc., 407-333-8998 Web site: http://www.ufsi.net/ / DATASOURCE: Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Christopher Swartz of Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc., +1-407-333-8998 Web site: http://www.ufsi.net/

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