NexCen Brands Inc. (NEXC) News

Introducing Four New Ice Cream Cakes Each Corresponding with a New Ice Cream Combination

ATLANTA, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Marble Slab Creamery is kicking off the New Year with a brand new line of ice cream cakes inspired by new flavor combinations. Known for its freshly made ice cream and the innovation of the 'granite slab' technique, the brand will introduce four new ice cream cakes and Tasty Creation ice cream combinations to its line of gourmet products. The brand is managed by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC).

The new ice cream cakes and Tasty Creation ice cream combinations will be offered in four flavors - Caramel Peanut Butter Crisp (Sweet Cream ice cream, crushed Butterfinger(R) and chocolate chips), Cookie Dough Drizzle (Birthday Cake ice cream, crumbled cookie dough and crushed Oreo(R) Cookies), Smooth Mint Masterpiece (Cool Mint ice cream, chocolate sprinkles and Andes(R) Creme de Menthe candies) and Swiss Cocoa Buttercup (Chocolate Swiss ice cream, Reese's(R) Peanut Butter Cups(R) and crushed Nestle(R) Crunch(R) bar).

'We encourage the customer to try our new Tasty Creation ice cream combinations in a cone, and then take the cake home,' said Jenn Johnston, senior vice president of brand marketing for NexCen Franchise Management. 'We plan to continue to expand the brand's gourmet product line throughout 2009.'

About Marble Slab Creamery (www.marbleslab.com)

Marble Slab Creamery(R), 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's ice cream is made on location using ingredients from around the world and fresh dairy from local farms. Marble Slab's famous mix-ins include fresh fruits, fine nuts, candies and cookies that can be blended into all ice cream flavors. Today, Marble Slab has an international presence with locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Lebanon 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. NexCen Franchise Management, a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, franchises a portfolio of brands that includes two retail franchises: The Athlete's Foot(R) and Shoebox New York(R), as well as five quick service restaurant (QSR) franchises: Great American Cookies(R), MaggieMoo's(R), Marble Slab Creamery(R), Pretzelmaker(R) and Pretzel Time(R).

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