Gators(R) and Seminoles(R) Both Win in the Checkers(R) Challenge
November 23 2004 - 9:44AM
PR Newswire (US)
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
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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
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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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