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. (Logos: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020528/CHECKERSLOGO http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/FLTU011-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/FLTU011-b ) "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 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020528/CHECKERSLOGO http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/FLTU011-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/FLTU011-b http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Tristano of MARC Public Relations, +1-412-562-1189, or , for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Web site: http://www.checkers.com/

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