Champps Entertainment, Inc. Opens Latest Champps Americana in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

Champps Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMPP), owner andoperator of 53 company-operated and 13 franchised/licensed Champpsrestaurants nationwide, today announced the opening of its latestlocation in DFW Airport, a joint venture with Gilbert Aranza, TeamSilver Star, an affiliate of the Dallas Cowboys and Champps. The 5,300square foot restaurant in International Terminal D opposite Gate 24seats 250 guests and is Champps' first airport location. It is thethird Champps restaurant in the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Therestaurant features an extensive collection of Dallas Cowboys'memorabilia, Champps' first dedicated to-go area and nine plasmatelevisions for great events viewing.

"Dallas/Fort Worth is a great market for the Champps restaurant,"said Bob Marsee, general manager. "We are excited to work with Mr.Aranza's organization and The Dallas Cowboys Football Club, alegendary sports organization and an ideal partner for the Champpsbrand. Together, we offer a unique experience to travelers in abrand-new airport terminal. Guests can enjoy tasty, large portions ofChampps classics and great service in a fast-paced, upscaleenvironment."

Littleton, Colo.-based Champps competes in the upscale casualdining segment, offers an extensive menu consisting of freshlyprepared food, coupled with exceptional service. Champps presents anexciting environment through the use of videos, music, sports,promotions and programming.

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