Bowl Contenders Win the Checkers(R) Challenge Double Drive-Thru Raises Over $78,000 for Gators(R) and 'Noles(R) Athletic Scholarship Funds TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Gators(R) take on the Hurricanes(R) in the Peach Bowl and the Seminoles(R) take on the Mountaineers(R) in the Gator Bowl this weekend, but both teams have already won big in the Checkers(R) Challenge. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041230/FLTH009 Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020528/CHECKERSLOGO) "We're all rooting for the 'Noles and the Gators to win their respective bowl games," said Richard S. Turer, Vice President of Marketing at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. "Our guests and their fans have made for an exciting competition at our restaurants during the season. We are proud to contribute over $78,000 to the athletic scholarship funds of these fine universities." The Checkers Challenge contributed a portion of its proceeds to the schools' athletic scholarship funds through the sale of large drinks served in collectible cups and special Gator/Seminole Combo meals offered at participating Checkers locations throughout Florida. This initiative, combined with a Corporate pledge to each university's food service-related educational programs, brings the total contributions to over $125,000 to date. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (http://www.checkers.com/) is the largest double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. The Company develops, produces, owns, operates and franchises quick service "double drive- thru" restaurants. Except for historical information, this announcement contains "forward- looking" and "Safe Harbor" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. CONTACT: Lisa Tristano MARC Public Relations 412-562-1189 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041230/FLTH009 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020528/CHECKERSLOGO DATASOURCE: Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Tristano, MARC Public Relations, +1-412-562-1189, or , for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Web site: http://www.checkers.com/

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