Johnnie’s Dog House™ Moves into Delaware

October 15, 2007 – Philadelphia, PA – As part of an ongoing aggressive franchise growth strategy, Johnnie's Dog House™ today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement to launch five locations in the Delaware Valley area.

The Johnnie's Dog House franchise is the newest addition to the growing fast-casual restaurant franchises with plans to become a nationally recognized brand. Over the past several years, Johnnie's Dog House customers have enjoyed the best hot dogs brought to them from around the world, and a variety of menu selections of "The Foods You Crave!" Their food, coupled with a comfortable-nostalgic atmosphere has made Johnnie's Dog House a destination restaurant for friends and families of all ages.

Mark and Joanne Raphaelson, the most recent multi-unit franchise owners, wanted to seize the opportunity to become part of the Johnnie’s Dog House brand. "We first stepped into a Johnnie's Dog House more than a year ago in downtown Wayne, PA, and became transfixed by every aspect of the restaurant – from the loyalty of the patrons and the friendly, neighborhood atmosphere to the fresh, innovative, nostalgic menu." The Raphaelson's state, "we believe that the Johnnie’s Dog House brand and business model offer a unique and competitive advantage for a franchisee."

Todd S. Chusid, Founder & CEO Johnnie's Dog House™ states, "I am looking forward to working with Mark and Joanne to maximize market penetration, brand awareness, and franchise owner success." Mr. Chusid says, "Johnnie's Dog House uses a strategy of total product service. Our promise is in our location, the products we sell, the people we attract, and the atmosphere we create. We keep everything simple and consistent which makes training easier, managing inventory simpler, and maintaining a consistent-quality-product
everyday."

About Johnnie's Dog House™ Franchising, LLC

The Johnnie's Dog House franchise offers multiple business formats that compete in the booming fastcasual restaurant business, both locally and nationally. The Fast-Casual Restaurant is a natural fit for Residential Business Districts, Town and Lifestyle Centers, Beach and Shore Communities, and College Campuses. This business format offers franchisees multiple channels of revenue which include dinein/carry-out, catering, and special events at each of their locations. The Fully Self-Contained Mobile Kiosk Solution offers the style and selection of the Johnnie's Dog House™ brand, capable of satisfying
large crowds anywhere, certified for indoor use, and is built with a ruggedness and utility. The Fully Self-Contained Mobile Kiosk Solution is well suited to locations such as Airports, Malls, Transportation Centers, and Casinos.

For more information, contact franchise@jdoghouse.com or visit their website at
www.JOHNNIESDOGHOUSE.com.