Checkers®/Rally`s® Selects McLane for Distribution

McLane to Supply 191 Locations for Nation`s Largest Double Drive-Thru Burger
Chain
CARROLLTON, Texas--(Business Wire)--
McLane Foodservice, a division of McLane Company, Inc., today announced that
Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, Inc. has selected McLane to provide food
distribution services through its Memphis and Manassas facilities to more than
190 restaurants in those regions.

McLane will provide Checkers®/Rally`s® with comprehensive supply chain services,
including logistics, procurement and inventory management solutions. The
company`s Manassas distribution center will start deliveries on December 7,
2009, and the McLane`s Memphis distribution center will begin deliveries on
January 4, 2010.

"We are excited to partner up with McLane, an expert in QSR distribution. Their
systems, logistics experience and supply chain efficiencies are perfectly
aligned to support the needs of our current restaurant system while supporting
rapid growth in future years," said Adam Noyes, Executive Vice President of
Operations Services. "As we move forward, we expect their multiple distribution
centers and superior distribution experience to help control costs internally
and to support our operators in their commitment to serving our guests
high-quality food at a great value."

McLane serves some of the world`s largest chain restaurant systems and adheres
to the most rigorous standards. With nationwide reach and a local presence in
key population centers, McLane delivers world-class expertise, logistics,
technology and promotion services.

"Checkers/Rally`s is an innovator in the industry, delivering full flavored
products at a great value efficiently through their double drive-thru lanes
every day," said Susan Adzick, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for McLane
Foodservice. "Given our shared focus on quality and exceptional customer
service, we`re forging a successful relationship that we expect to expand over
time."

About McLane:

McLane is a $34 billion supply chain services leader, providing grocery and
foodservice supply chain solutions for thousands of convenience stores, mass
merchants, drug stores and military locations, as well as thousands of chain
restaurants throughout the United States. With 38 modern distribution centers
and one of the nation`s largest private fleets, the company optimizes the
purchase, flow and sale of products from thousands of suppliers to over 60,000
locations. Every year, McLane delivers over 10 billion pounds of merchandise to
satisfied customers in every state and county in the U.S. The company also
provides logistics services in Brazil and exports to 34 countries around the
world. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK) and
employs 15,000 teammates globally. For more information, please visit
www.mclaneco.com.

About Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (www.checkers.com) is the largest double
drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. The Company develops, owns,
operates and franchises quick-service Checkers® and Rally`s® double drive-thru
restaurants. In recent years, Checkers/Rally`s has been awarded several of the
industry`s most coveted recognitions: Best Drive-Thru in America in the QSR
Drive-Thru Study for Rally`s; Nation`s Restaurant News Hot! Again Award for
Checkers` sizzling business performance; and the American Business AwardSM for
the Best Executive in America.

Blanc & Otus for McLane
David Gibbs, 512-372-6656
dgibbs@blancandotus.com

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