Johnny Rockets Soaks Up The Sun At Atlantis Resort

All-American Retro Restaurant Opens on Paradise Island, Bahamas

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS (Tuesday, December 06, 2005) - Johnny Rockets, home of the Original hamburger and hand-dipped shakes, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant at the world-famous Atlantis Resort, a premiere travel destination on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The retro restaurant brings its unique experience to this tropical location, offering tasty combinations, delicious treats and servers who groove to great music.

Visitors will enjoy taking a break from fun in the sun to cool down with a creamy hand-dipped shake or refreshing flavored soft drink. Residents can sample a taste of Americana, as Johnny Rockets serves up familiar favorites such as hamburgers grilled to perfection, fresh American fries and apple pies baked fresh daily. Johnny Rockets franchisee Paradise Restaurants Ltd. chose the Paradise Island setting as the site of the group’s first Johnny Rockets restaurant in The Bahamas.

“We’re thrilled to open our first Johnny Rockets at the famed Atlantis Resort,” said Dino Matsas, vice president of operations, Paradise Restaurants Ltd. “We look forward to bringing the all-American Johnny Rockets experience to this popular destination.”

Paradise Island is known for its tropical beaches, distinct culture and preserved historical sites. The Atlantis Resort is a world-class casino resort that combines magnificent luxury with casual elegance.

“Johnny Rockets and the Atlantis Resort make a perfect combination, just like our hamburgers and American fries,” said Mike Shumsky, chairman and CEO, The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. "They both provide an escape from everyday life, offering an enjoyable, out of the ordinary experience. We are excited to bring the flavor of American culture to the Islands of The Bahamas and look forward to continued international expansion.”

Johnny Rockets has recently opened restaurants in international locales such as Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Cancun, Mexico; and Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and is poised to continue its global development. Johnny Rockets currently boasts 179 locations in 29 states and nine countries.

The Paradise Island Johnny Rockets is located at the Atlantis Marina Village. The telephone number is 242-363-1480. For more information about Johnny Rockets, please visit JohnnyRockets.com.

About Johnny Rockets
For over 19 years, Johnny Rockets has offered the food, fun and friendliness reminiscent of feel-good Americana. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant offers its guests simple, great-tasting food from a menu of all-American favorites, including juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes and malts and freshly-baked apple pie. Guests also enjoy an all-American diner look and feel, as well as servers who know the secret behind getting ketchup out of the bottle and authentic décor.

Johnny Rockets has received many accolades recognizing it as a top restaurant, including its ranking as the No. 1 full-service hamburger restaurant on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list and numerous top 10 rankings from AOL City Guide and Citysearch in multiple categories in cities across the country. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., Johnny Rockets boasts 179 corporate and franchise-owned restaurants in 29 states and nine countries.

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