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Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Appoints Gary Lieberthal to Board of Directors

TAMPA, Fla., Jul 26, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHKR) announced today that Gary Lieberthal has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Lieberthal brings over 30 years of management experience in the media industry.

"Gary has impressive experience as a leader and innovator in the entertainment industry and will add an additional independent perspective to our Board of Directors," said Terry Christensen, Chairman of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.'s Nominating Committee. "Together we will work to build shareholder value and pursue growth through expanded market opportunities."

Though currently retired, Mr. Lieberthal served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Pictures Television from 1986 through 1992. Previously, Mr. Lieberthal was Vice President, Syndication for T.A.T. Communications Company, where he was responsible for creating the first major in-house syndication division at an independent production company.

About Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For more information about the Company, please visit http://www.checkers.com.

Investor Relations, Brad Cohen, Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc., +1-203-682-8211, or Media Relations, Kim Francis, MARC Public Relations, +1-412-562-1186, both for Checkers