Retired Four-Star U.S. Army General Tommy Franks Appointed to CEC Entertainment,...

Retired Four-Star U.S. Army General Tommy Franks Appointed to CEC Entertainment, Inc. Board of Directors

IRVING, Texas--(Business Wire)--
CEC Entertainment, Inc. announced today that retired four-star
U.S. Army General Tommy Franks has been elected to its board of
directors effective March 26, 2008.

"We are delighted that Tommy Franks is joining our board," said
Richard Frank, CEC Entertainment, Inc. Chairman and CEO. "General
Franks' experience of managing operations and developing strategy will
be invaluable to our board and company. As we continue to enhance the
Chuck E. Cheese brand both domestically and around the globe, General
Franks' international background and relationships will complement our
efforts to grow our business and increase shareholder value."

General Franks, 62, served in the U.S. Military for four decades
culminating with his role as Commander in Chief of the United States
Central Command where he led American and coalition troops in two
strategic campaigns in two years - Operation Enduring Freedom in
Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Franks, who lives in
Oklahoma, has been awarded five Distinguished Service Medals, four
Legions of Merit, four Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts. He
received the country's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal
of Freedom and was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the
British Empire (KBE) by order of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

About his election to the CEC Entertainment board, General Franks
said, "There is something special about the sights and sounds of kids
and parents enjoying themselves. That's what we experience each time
we visit Chuck E. Cheese's, the favored entertainment destination of
our grandkids. I'm delighted to join the Chuck E. Cheese's team as the
company continues to strengthen and expand the brand."

Since his retirement from the military in 2003, General Franks has
traveled around the world speaking on leadership, character and the
value of democracy. During this time period, Franks' has founded and
operates Franks & Associates, LLC, a private consulting firm. He
serves on the Board of Directors of Bank of America and formerly
served on the Board of Directors of OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc., the
parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill and
Bonefish Grill. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the National
Park Foundation and is co-chair of the Flight 93 Memorial Foundation.
He is an advisor to the Military Child Education Coalition and is a
spokesman for the Southeastern Guide Dogs Organization.

About Chuck E. Cheese's

With its lively animated shows starring every kid's hero, Chuck E.
Cheese, and cool games, sky tubes and mazes, Chuck E. Cheese's is
certain to delight kids of all ages. Those looking for a little more
action can check out the fun indoor rides like the hovering
helicopter, spinning carousal and rumbling bulldozer. Best of all,
kids can earn tickets valid toward fun prizes that they can take home
to enjoy. Chuck E. Cheese's offers freshly made pizza, a salad bar,
appetizers and desserts for the whole family. The company is
headquartered in Irving, Texas and is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange trading under the ticker symbol (CEC). CEC Entertainment,
Inc. consists of 487 corporately owned and operated Chuck E. Cheese's
restaurants and 44 franchise restaurants. The company operates in 48
states and five foreign countries.

CEC Entertainment, Inc.
Chris Morris, 972-258-4525
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer

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