Checkers(R) Promotion Exceeds Expectations TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Florida Gators(R) maintain a narrow lead over the Florida State Seminoles(R) in the Checkers(R) Challenge, with proceeds exceeding expectations. Donations to date total $25,125 to University of Florida's and $21,423 to Florida State University's athletic scholarship funds. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041105/FLF015 Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020528/CHECKERSLOGO ) "These great results are attributed to the combined efforts of the 123 Company and franchise Checkers restaurants throughout Florida participating in the Challenge," said Richard S. Turer, Vice President of Marketing at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. "The overwhelming success of this program will enable us to contribute well over $50,000 to the universities' athletic scholarship programs. This, combined with a corporate commitment of an additional $25,000 in scholarship money to both the University of Florida College of Food Science and the Florida State School of Hospitality, means Checkers' total donations 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 a 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/20041105/FLF015 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020528/CHECKERSLOGO 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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