Chanticleer Holdings Announces New Stock Symbol and Completion of Reverse Stock Split

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: CCLR) (“Chanticleer', the “Company'), announced today the Company will begin trading tomorrow under a new stock symbol, "CCLR".  In addition, the Company completed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, which will be effective at the start of trading tomorrow.

"Today's announcements, which have been previously disclosed, combined with the pending acquisitions of Texas Wings and Hooters, Inc., two of the most successful Hooters franchise partners, will transform Chanticleer from a closed-end investment company to an operations-focused restaurant company well positioned for future growth," said Mike Pruitt, CEO of Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.

About Chanticleer

Chanticleer is currently a closed-end investment company that invests in value-based opportunities that are typically either privately held or considered small or micro cap publicly traded companies. Chanticleer is currently treated as a business development company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act'), however has notified the SEC and its shareholders of its intention to convert back to an operating company from a BDC, with such election expected to become effective on or around July 15, 2008. For more information about Chanticleer Holdings, please visit http://www.chanticleerholdings.com.

Forward Looking Statements
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This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Contact:

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.
Mike Pruitt, CEO
(704) 366-5122 

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