MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY'S NEW LINE OF ICE CREAM CAKES OFFERS MOMS, DADS & GRADS SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL

ATLANTA - May 4, 2009 - Mothers, Fathers and Graduates nationwide can celebrate the season with a gourmet delight this year - ice cream cakes from Marble Slab Creamery. Known for the innovation of the "granite slab" technique and its chef-driven roots, the artisan ice cream provider announced three new cake designs just in time for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Graduation Day. Marble Slab is managed by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc.

All ice cream cakes can be customized to fit any guest and occasion, and are made with Marble Slab Creamery's super premium ice cream. Marble Slab Creamery's festive new cake designs are decorated with flowers for Moms, hammocks for Dads and graduation cap & streamers for Grads.

"Marble Slab Creamery is known for serving the freshest ice cream and for its fresh ingredients," said Jenn Johnston, senior vice president of brand marketing for NexCen Franchise Management, Inc. "This new line of cakes showcases fresh designs for the upcoming season."

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About Marble Slab Creamery (www.marbleslab.com)
Marble Slab Creamery®, a leading purveyor of super-premium hand-mixed ice cream and the innovator of the frozen slab technique, was founded in 1983. Every batch of Marble Slab Creamery ice cream is made on location using ingredients from around the world and fresh dairy from local farms. Marble Slab Creamery's famous mix-ins include fresh fruits, fine nuts, candies and cookies that can be blended into all ice cream flavors. Today, Marble Slab Creamery has an international presence with locations in the United States, Canada, Scotland, Mexico, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.

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 franchises: The Athlete's Foot® and Shoebox New York®, as well as five quick service restaurant (QSR) franchises: 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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