Gators(R) and Seminoles(R) Both Win in the Checkers(R) Challenge

Gators(R) and Seminoles(R) Both Win in the Checkers(R) Challenge
Double Drive-Thru Raises Nearly $55,000 for UF and FSU Athletic Scholarship
Funds 


TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 23  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Although the Gators(R) beat the
Seminoles(R) 20-13 in the regular season football finale this weekend, both
universities win in the Checkers(R) Challenge.  Total contributions to date
approach $55,000 for the University of Florida and Florida State University
athletic scholarships funds: $29,550 and $25,032 respectively. 

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"We've all enjoyed supporting Gator and Seminole football this season, and the
real winners are the students who will benefit from this successful
promotion/scholarship program," said Richard S. Turer, Vice President of
Marketing at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.  "The athletic scholarship
program, combined with a corporate pledge to each of the university's food
service-related educational programs, will exceed $100,000 this year."

As the Official Burger sponsor of the Gators and Seminoles, Checkers has been
challenging fans since mid-August to purchase Gator Combos or Seminole Combos
to support their favorite teams.  Checkers expects to continue this popular
promotion through the Bowl Games, so fans still have time to get in on the
Challenge.  Gator and Seminole Combos include a half-pound Double Champ(R) with
cheese, large fries and a large Coke(R) in the fan's choice of Gator or
Seminole collectible cup.

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
             

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DATASOURCE: Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.



CONTACT:  Lisa Tristano of MARC Public Relations, [phone], or

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