Ninety Nine brings superior casual neighborhood dining to the Greater Philadelphia area

BENSALEM, PA (July 13, 2005)— Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub, a casual neighborhood restaurant with 102 locations throughout the six New England states and New York broke ground today at 3613 Horizon Boulevard, Trevose, Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The restaurant is expected to open in November, and will be the first Ninety-Nine restaurant in the Philadelphia area, Ninety Nine’s newest market.

Owned and operated by O'Charley's Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:CHUX), a leading casual dining restaurant company, Ninety Nine is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, and during its 53-year history has earned a strong reputation for providing generous portions of high quality food at moderate prices in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

“This is a historic day for us,” said Ninety Nine President John Grady. “Our entry into the Philadelphia market shows that the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub continues to grow and compete with major national chains.”

Grady was joined at the groundbreaking by Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo, O’Charley’s CEO Greg Burns, and Ninety Nine Executive Vice President of Strategic Development James Quakenbush. Grady presented the Mayor with an engraved shovel to mark the start of construction on the restaurant, and invited him back for the Grand Opening celebration in November.

“I am pleased to welcome the Ninety Nine to the Bensalem business community,” said Mayor DiGorolamo. “We are excited about all the Ninety Nine has to offer—superior casual dining at reasonable prices, commitment to the local community and new jobs.”

With more than 20 million customers served each year, the Ninety Nine is known to its customers for treating people right and serving large portions of great food in a comfortable atmosphere at terrific prices. Known for hand-battered Boneless Buffalo Wings, dripping with the Ninety Nine’s own special sauce, and Broiled Sirloin Tips, the Ninety Nine menu has something for everyone and offers a wide selection of starters, entrees, delicious desserts and signature cocktails.

In addition to providing quality food at reasonable prices, the Ninety Nine also prides itself in being an active member of the local community and a great place to work. Accommodating schedules, generous benefits, including 401(k) plans and health, life and dental insurance (for hourly and part-time employees as well); and bonus rewards are all a part of the Ninety Nine package. Each Ninety Nine Restaurant has a relationship at the local level with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the oldest and largest organization that has a primary mission of service to youth. Each time a new restaurant location is opened, the Ninety Nine makes a donation to benefit the local Boys & Girls Club that serves that location's community.

Additional information about The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is available on its web site at www.99restaurants.com.

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