FUDDRUCKERS DEBUTS ITS SECOND NORTH DAKOTA FAST CASUAL RESTAURANT LOCATION IN MINOT TODAY WITH LOCAL FRANCHISEE SERKA SERVICES, LLC

Minot, ND – September 29, 2014 – Fuddruckers introduces the “World’s Greatest Hamburgers” and signature “Build Your Own” market fresh produce bar to Minot, ND today. The 6,800-square-foot location at 1603 35th Ave, SW. is on the city’s south side and in close proximity to Dakota Square Mall, La Quinta Inn, Baymont Suites and the Minot Family YMCA. Highlights include seating for 151, a full bar and a gaming area with TouchTunes interactive music and entertainment platform. It is the second of five fast casual restaurants that will debut throughout the state as part of a franchise agreement with Williston-based Serka Services, LLC.

According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer, “We’re excited to be expanding our presence in North Dakota with the Serka Services, LLC team and have been thrilled by the state’s reception to the Fuddruckers brand. We look forward to becoming part of the Minot community and earning fans for our premium, fast casual dining experience that is unlike anything in the area.”

Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture. And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads.

A dynamic design scheme, which references Fuddruckers’ classic, roadhouse origins, sets an inviting backdrop for a family gathering, work lunch or date night.

LUBY’S, INC. REOPENS FUDDRUCKERS FAST CASUAL RESTAURANT LOCATION IN LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS; NEW AND IMPROVED SITE SHOWCASES SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADES

LAKE JACKSON, TX – August 26, 2014 – Luby’s, Inc. has reopened a former Fuddruckers franchise location in Lake Jackson, Texas under company ownership. The 6,400-square-foot fast casual restaurant, which has been closed since March 2014, welcomed delighted customers today with substantial design, decor and systems enhancements that align it with the company’s newest venues.

The reveal of the site at 206 Highway 332 W. near the intersection of Nolan Ryan Expressway (Highway 288) also signaled the return of elements that differentiate this Fuddruckers from typical locations. The 220-seat space features a private party room, a game room and a sports-oriented media area with five, oversized monitors. A terrace provides outdoor seating for 12.

According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We are thrilled to be back in Lake Jackson with a product that now represents the best of the Fuddruckers brand in terms of food, ambience and service. We look forward to welcoming back regulars and introducing new customers to the World’s Greatest Hamburgers.”

A showcase for Fuddruckers’ dynamic, new interior scheme, the restaurant pays homage to the chain’s signature, roadhouse look, while catering to today’s more sophisticated tastes. The kitchen was also opened to create an exhibition environment. The resulting ambience is ideal for a family outing, business lunch or a date night.

Since its founding in 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles and classic cheese sauce.

LUBY’S, INC. DEBUTS NEW, FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT AND BAR CONCEPT IN VIRGINIA; FUDDRUCKERS DELUXE BAR & GRILL LAUNCH MARKS BRAND’S RETURN TO NEWPORT NEWS

HOUSTON, TX – August 26, 2014 – Today, Luby’s, Inc. launched a prototype for an extension of their Fuddruckers brand at 12361 Hornsby Lane in Newport News, VA. Fuddruckers Deluxe Bar & Grill is the national chain’s first restaurant to offer both table service with a wait staff, as well as a full bar. The debut marks a return of Fuddruckers to the area after a several year absence.

According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We’re pleased to reintroduce Fuddruckers to Newport News with an enhanced concept unlike anything in the current Fuddruckers portfolio. From the expanded food offerings and complimentary Wi-Fi to happy hour specials and to-go capabilities, our goal is to become a fun, favorite gathering place and asset to the community.”

While Fuddruckers grilled-to-order burgers featuring always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives and scratch baked buns continue to be a focal point – albeit nearly doubling signature items with options like the Bistro and Tex Mex Burgers– the menu adds a full selection of appetizers, soups and salads, handhelds, entrees, “lighter side” choices and desserts. Mega Nachos, Buffalo & Black Bean Chili, Classic Sirloin, BBQ Trio, Classic Chicken Wrap and All-American Strawberry Shortcake are among the numerous Fuddruckers Favorites currently exclusive to this location. A dedicated kid’s menu also offers families lots of options.

The extensive Drink Book gives the bar its own flavor with a range of sangrias, pina coladas, margaritas and mojitos that complement a variety of draft and bottled beers, wines by the glass and music-inspired specialty cocktails such as the Electric Guitar and Amped-Up Tea. Happy hour is featured Monday through Thursday from 3 until 6 pm. Food specials are priced from $4 to $4.50, and drink specials include $4 sangrias and mojitos plus a $15.99 100-ounce Bud Light. Classic, 10-ounce margaritas are available for $1.99 all day on Mondays.

Sport enthusiasts will enjoy the more than two dozen TVs situated throughout the restaurant, including dedicated monitors for a number of booths. A showcase for Fuddruckers’ dynamic interior scheme, the restaurant pays homage to the chain’s signature, roadhouse look, while catering to today’s more sophisticated tastes. The resulting ambience is ideal for a family outing, business lunch or a date night.

For more information, please visit us at www.fuddruckersbarandgrill.com.

LUBY’S, INC. BRINGS TWICE THE TASTE TO WEBSTER TODAY WITH THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA’S THIRD NEW BUILD, SIDE-BY-SIDE LUBY’S AND FUDDRUCKERS RESTAURANT LOCATION

HOUSTON, TX – August 14, 2014 – Just days from the second anniversary of it’s prototype new build, dual concept launch in Pearland, Houston-based Luby’s, Inc. welcomed its freshest side-by-side Luby’s cafeteria and Fuddruckers fast casual restaurant pairing today with simultaneous openings in Webster. The south side project is the company’s fifth in Texas and third in Greater Houston. Recent additions have included Dallas in June, Austin in March and Katy in January.

The venues, which are ideally situated at 20001 Gulf Freeway on the northbound access road between Bay Area Boulevard and W. Medical Center Blvd., occupy a free-standing, nearly 13,000-square-foot structure.

According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We are excited to mark the two-year milestone of our prototype side-by-side pairing with the launch of a dual concept site in one of the most in-demand retail areas of Greater Houston.”

Luby’s occupies the larger of the two spaces with seating for 220 guests in 9,900 square feet, while the 3,000-square-foot Fuddruckers can accommodate 92 diners. Fuddruckers presents a stylish take on the chain’s signature, roadhouse look. The design offers a casual sophistication that has broad appeal for families, couples and businesspeople.

The décor at Luby’s references both the Texas Hill Country and aspects of the Mid-Century modern movement, paying homage to the place and time of the brand’s 1940s era beginnings. Rich finishes include inviting accents of bronze and walnut, while a neutral background gives way to pops of vibrant color, including red, avocado and Mediterranean blue. Traditional, leather upholstered wood chairs are offset by contemporary fixtures and murals.

FUDDRUCKERS OPENS SECOND ITALIAN LOCATION NORTHWEST OF MILAN; TEXAS-BORN FAST CASUAL CHAIN INTRODUCES SITE SPECIFIC SPECIALTY PLATTERS

HOUSTON, TX – July 14, 2014 – Fuddruckers, a Texas-born heritage brand, debuts its second Italian location today in partnership with new franchisee Vinum et Alia. The 3,490-squre-foot fast casual restaurant is located at Via Saronnese 12, approximately 20 miles northwest of Milan between Castellanza, home of the University of Economics Carlo Cattaneo, and Legnano, a city that traces its history back to medieval times and now boasts one of the area’s most popular parks.

The new site is one of ten planned with Vinum et Alia with proposed targets within Italy, as well as in Poland and Switzerland. The 138-seat venue is the first free-standing restaurant for the partnership and benefits from immediate access to a high traffic state road. The American-style interior showcases a dynamic and playful design scheme, which emphasizes the brand’s classic, roadhouse origins. The result is an inviting backdrop that is ideal for a family gathering, business lunch or date night.

According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We are excited to launch a second Fuddruckers restaurant in Italy just four months after making our European debut. We greatly appreciate the support of Vinum et Alia in identifying prime locations, and we have been thrilled by our welcome, quickly earning fans of our baked from scratch buns, which are made in house throughout the day, and 100% fresh and never-frozen Italian beef, produced to our unique specifications and then grilled to order.”

New on the menu at the Via Saronnese location is a special selection of regionally-inspired platters that include roasted chicken, crispy chicken, ribs, tenderloin, sliced chicken breast and sliced beef. And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles and classic cheese sauce.