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NEXCEN FRANCHISE MANAGEMENT HONORS EXCEPTIONAL GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® FRANCHISEES

Awards presented at annual Baked Goods Conference in Atlanta

ATLANTA - January 26, 2010 - NexCen Franchise Management recently recognized outstanding franchisees of the Great American Cookies® brand at the company's annual conference in Atlanta. Great American Cookies is managed by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc.

"Great American Cookies thrives on a tradition of exceptional, fresh-baked cookie products and top notch customer service," said Chris Dull, president of NexCen Franchise Management. "Our tremendous growth is the result of the entrepreneurial spirit and passion of our franchisees and we're delighted to have had the chance to acknowledge store owners who go above and beyond during this year's conference."

NexCen Franchise Management presented the following awards:

  • Trailblazer of the Year: Gerald McAdams, John Lines & Paul Wagner (MLW Interests LLP, Houston)

  • Franchisee of the Year: Jeremy Roy & Bryan Selden (Doughrollers, Ltd., Humble, Tex.)

  • Marketing Excellence: Jeremy Roy & Bryan Selden (Doughrollers, Ltd., Humble, Tex.)

  • Highest Sales: Jong Sohn (Store #75290, Acadiana Mall, Lafayette, La.)

  • Developer of the Year: Cam Inglis, Canada

  • Best Comp Sales Improvement: Larry Wilburn (Store #78762, Triangle Towne Center, Raleigh, N.C.)

GAC Executive Committee - NexCen Franchise Management recognized franchisees who volunteered to serve on the Executive Committee during the previous year. Pictured (l-r): (David McDougall, Senior Vice President of QSR Operations, NexCen Franchise Management); Larry Wilburn; Jerome Mouton; Darryl Light; Chris Dull (President, NexCen Franchise Management). Not Pictured: Michael Solomon.

GAC Franchisee of the Year - Doughrollers, Ltd. of Humble, Tex. was recognized by NexCen Franchise Management as Franchisee of the Year. Pictured (l-r): David McDougall (Senior Vice President of QSR Operations, NexCen Franchise Management); Chuck Schrick; Jeremy Roy; Bryan Selden; Chris Dull (President, NexCen Franchise Management).

GAC Marketing Excellence - Jeremy Roy, of Doughrollers, Ltd., was recognized for local Marketing Excellence. Pictured (l-r): David McDougall (Senior Vice President of QSR Operations, NexCen Franchise Management); Jeremy Roy; Chris Dull (President, NexCen Franchise Management).

GAC Trailblazer of the Year - NexCen Franchise Management presented the Trailblazer of the Year award to MLW Interests, Ltd. of Houston. Pictured (l-r): David McDougall (Senior Vice President of QSR Operations, NexCen Franchise Management); Gerald McAdams; Paul Wagner; John Lines; Chris Dull (President, NexCen Franchise Management).

GAC Best Comp Sales - Larry Wilburn, a Great American Cookies franchisee from Raleigh, N.C. received the award for Best Comp Sales Improvement. Pictured (l-r): David McDougall (Senior Vice President of QSR Operations, NexCen Franchise Management); Therman Proffit (Franchise Business Consultant, NexCen Franchise Management); Larry Wilburn; Chris Dull (President, NexCen Franchise Management).

About Great American Cookies (www.greatamericancookies.com)
Great American Cookies was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977 on the strength of an old family chocolate chip cookie recipe. For over 30 years, Great American Cookies has maintained the heritage and integrity of its products by producing original cookie dough exclusively from its plant in Atlanta. Made famous by its signature Cookie Cakes, trademark flavors and menu of gourmet products baked fresh in store.

About NexCen Brands, Inc. (www.nexcenbrands.com)
NexCen Brands, Inc. is a strategic brand management company with a focus on franchising. It owns a portfolio of franchise brands that includes two retail franchise concepts: TAF® and Shoebox New York®, as well as five quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise concepts: Great American Cookies®, MaggieMoo's®, Marble Slab Creamery®, Pretzelmaker® and Pretzel Time®. The brands are managed by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands.

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