Additionally,
Kokopelli serves menu items found in full service Mexican restaurants such
as, Sonoran Garlic Steak, Grilled Chicken Sedona, Margarita Shrimp, Chili
Colorado , beer, and frozen-margaritas.

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In addition to
this store there are other restaurants in various stages of completion;
namely, Detroit MI, Portland, OR, and Phoenix AZ.

About Franchise Capital Corporation:

Franchise Capital Corporation is currently a Business Development Company
pursuant to Section 54 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.----According to a
study of more than 67,600 fast-food users interviewed in 57 markets
during 2004, Americans are becoming increasingly satisfied with
fast-food chain restaurants.sandelman. Respondents provide an
overall rating of their last purchase occasion for each tracked chain
they have patronized in the past three months.

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More information is available
on the Internet at www.S.

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The remaining chains in the top ten
included two pizza concepts - Smoky Mountain (51%) and Giordano's
(50%) -- while Chick-fil-A was the only chicken chain (53%) and
In-N-Out was the only burger chain. They also rate selected
chains they have patronized in the past three months on twelve key
attributes that define a chain's image, including food, service ,
cleanliness, convenience, and value.
Importance ratings for the same twelve attributes are provided from
the quarterly Quick-Track National study, which was conducted among
2,400 quick-service restaurant users in 2004.

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While customers continue to give the highest marks to specialized
regional chains , including those characterized as "Fast-Casual", many
of the largest national chains have significantly improved their
levels of customer satisfaction over the past year. However, the availability
of healthy/nutritious food is the only attribute that increased in
importance each year over the past three years, from 34% in 2001 to
40% in 2004. No advertising or other promotional use can
be made of the information without the express prior written consent
of Sandelman + Associates.

About The Study

Quick-Track(R) is a syndicated research study that tracks key
consumer behavioral and attitudinal measures for all major fast-food
and pizza chains in individual markets.

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PRESS RELEASE Kokopelli Sonoran Grill Schedules Opening of Their Newest Location in Toledo Ohio

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Kokopelli was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997 and differentiates itself
from other fast-casual chains by serving authentic hand-blended Sonoran
spices, beans slow cooked everyday, never refried and tortillas steamed to
order.

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Chick-fil-A received nine awards
in 2004 and improved its ranking from #6 to #3 this year, outscoring
all other chicken chains overall and on eight of the 12 key
attributes .
The average "Excellent" rating for all chains was 37% in 2004, up
from 35% in 2003 and 34% in 2002.

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In all, 31 chains
received "Awards of Excellence" in 2004, with five key chains earning
more than half of all awards. Many chains have responded to this increased interest by
offering entree salads, low carb and low fat menu items, fruit, and
other items that are perceived to be healthy and nutritious. Temperature of food ranks
next in importance (55%).
Quick-Track(R) is a syndicated research program that has been
conducted by Sandelman + Associates on a quarterly basis since 1988 . based independent
research company that provides the restaurant industry with credible
and clear feedback from their customers.

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"It is
clear that many major chains have responded to the wants and needs of
their customers by providing higher quality, better tasting food as
well as more healthful , nutritious menu options," Sandelman added. Panera/St.
Highest rated attributes across all chains were generally
consistent with those that are most important as well - order
accuracy, food temperature , taste of food , quality of ingredients,
and cleanliness. To ensure reliability, data is reported only for
those chains that were rated by at least 150 past three month users.

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Don Allio, Franchise Capital President and COO, who is also the President
and CEO of Kokopelli Franchise Company, LLC , stated, "Since accepting my
recent positions I have been focusing my attention on accelerating the
openings of the Kokopelli franchises we have sold to date., rated "Excellent" by 52% of
patrons , and Firehouse Subs with a 51% rating., Whataburger, In-N-Out,
KFC, Chick-fil-A, Church's, Boston Market, Bojangles, Popeyes, Taco
Bell, Panera Bread, Schlotzsky's, Arby's, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Little
Caesars, and Panda Express." The scores
reported are the percentage of patrons giving an "Excellent " rating
(top-box score).

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The Toledo
opening is just one of many we hope to announce in the coming months.

Sandwich and Mexican Chains Dominate The Top Ten

Two sandwich chains in addition to Panera/St. In 2003, only about 60% of chains increased their rating
from year-ago with just 19 % showing a significant increase.
Sandelman + Associates is a Villa Park, Calif.
among a total sample of 67,601 fast-food users.

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The chains with the highest overall ratings continue to be those that
specialize in a limited menu of great tasting food, while providing
fast, friendly service and a clean, comfortable atmosphere.

Panera/St.

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VILLA PARK, Calif.

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So, while the fast-food industry has made some strides on
the health front , there is still plenty of room for further
improvement since availability of healthy menu items is still one of
the lowest rated attributes overall.

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These findings are based on the quarterly syndicated
Quick-Track(R) research program conducted by Sandelman + Associates, a
market research firm that tracks consumer trends for the restaurant
industry. Three Mexican chains
made the coveted top ten, each receiving a rating of 51%, namely
Chipotle, a rapidly expanding Fast-Casual chain, and two much smaller
chains that currently do business in just one market -- Carnitas
Queretaro and Chico's Tacos. Quality
of ingredients is also highly important (63%) and increased
significantly in importance from 2003 (60%).
The large base of respondents surveyed throughout the year provides
data with a high level of statistical reliability.com
Information from this press release must be accompanied by a
statement identifying Sandelman + Associates as the publisher and
Quick-Track as the source.

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The
opening is scheduled for the week of February 6th, 2006. These higher satisfaction levels indicate
that many chains have successfully responded to consumers' desires for
higher quality food that not only tastes good but is more healthy and
nutritious. This research program has been
conducted on a quarterly basis since 1988 by Sandelman + Associates, a
Villa Park, CA based market research firm.

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The company
currently has four investment holdings including Kokopelli 's Franchise
Company, LLC; and Comstock Jake's Franchise Company, LLC, all of which are
engaged in business related to restaurant franchise development. Louis Bread Co. A five-point rating scale is
used, with "1" being "Poor" and "5" being "Excellent.

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Food is served to its customers "platter" style. The lowest rated attributes were overall appeal to
kids, availability of healthy/nutritious food, and value for the
money, which are also relatively less important in fast-food
decisions .

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Kokopelli Sonoran Grill offers made-to-order big-burritos, tacos, fajitas,
and other Sonoran favorites, including a full line of salads. While sandwich/bakery and
miscellaneous chains continue to be the highest rated types of chains
(40% each), all chain types improved their overall ratings since last
year.

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Fast-Food Users Increasingly Satisfied According to Sandelman + Associates; Chains Responding to Consumers' Desires for Healthier Fare

and In-N-Out Burger Share Top Honors
Again

In a repeat of 2003, Panera/St. Louis Bread Co."

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These chains were rated higher overall than 117
other chains for which ratings data were available, scoring 22
percentage points above the all-chain average of 37%. Mexican chains and chicken chains showed the most improvement in
overall ratings, up 4% and 3%, respectively. During 2004, Quick-Track
telephone surveys were conducted in 57 major markets across the U.

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We
offer complete dine-in and take-out service in high volume retail centers
and other high traffic commercial locations throughout the United States. Louis Bread and In-N-Out Burger
were in a dead heat again in 2004, each being rated "Excellent" by 59%
of their respective past-three-month patrons based on their last
occasion at each chain. Both chains increased their overall rating
from 56% last year.

National and Major Regional Chains Enjoy The Most Improvement in
Customer Satisfaction

Nearly eight out of ten chains improved their overall rating since
last year, with one in four earning a statistically significant
increase.

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Actual results or
events could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements due to a variety of factors, including the failure of restaurant
concepts to develop as expected , the failure of funding to be provided as
scheduled, and other factors, including those set forth in Franchise
Capital Corporation's report on Form 10-KSB for fiscal year 2005 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is currently being amended. Based on ratings provided by the study's respondents on
fast-food chains they visited in the past three months, Sandelman
announced its sixth annual Quick-Track "Awards of Excellence" for the
top-rated chains.
"Overall customer satisfaction with fast-food chains has been
increasing over the past couple of years, but the improvement in 2004
was especially noteworthy," said Bob Sandelman, president of the firm. Louis Bread, a
Fast-Casual bakery/cafe concept, earned 12 awards, including the
highest rated chain on quality of ingredients and restaurant
cleanliness. were
on the top ten list - Atlanta Bread Co. Thus, the
overall improvement in customer satisfaction appears to be related to
a broad range of factors related to the fast-food dining experience
and indicates that many chains have successfully responded to
consumers ' desires for higher quality, good-tasting food that better
fits a healthier lifestyle.

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Franchise Capital Corporation (OTC BB: FCCN)
is very pleased to announce that Kokopelli Franchise Company, LLC will be
opening its newest Kokopelli Sonoran Grill location in Toledo, OH. Most of
the chains enjoying statistically significant year-to-year increases
are key national or regional players, such as McDonald's, Burger King,
Hardee's, Jack in the Box, Sonic, Carl's Jr. Respondents rate the
importance of each attribute in their selection of a fast-food or
pizza restaurant, with "1" being "Not at all important" and "5" being
"Extremely important.

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They use
only the freshest ingredients using no preservatives, or additives.

Safe Harbor Statement: The statements in this release that relate to future
plans, expectations, events, performance, and the like are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In-N-Out, a
traditional burgers and fries chain, received a total of 15 "Awards of
Excellence ", scoring higher than all other chains on several key
attributes, including taste of the food, temperature of food,
friendliness/courtesy, and order accuracy.
Average ratings across all chains increased over the past year for
every key attribute except value, particularly for quality of
ingredients and availability of healthy/nutritious food.

Availability of Healthy/Nutritious Food Increasingly Important

The three most important factors to fast-food users in their
selection of a quick -service chain continue to be the cleanliness of
the restaurant (77% rated this "extremely important "), taste or flavor
of the food (74%), and order accuracy (66%).
For some chains, the sample of respondents providing an overall rating
was sufficient and this rating is included in the report but the base
providing ratings on specific attributes was below the 150 minimum,
and attribute ratings for those chains are not included in the report.

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