Date: November 7, 2003
RUNZA® RESTAURANTS RAISES FUNDS TO PURCHASE GREAT BOOKS FOR GREAT KIDS

Lincoln, NE -

On Wednesday, November 5th, all 66 Runza® Restaurant locations in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado and Kansas donated 15% of sales all day to help purchase books for children through area libraries and schools.The goal of the fundraiser, entitled Great Books for Great Kids, was to promote the importance of reading and literacy. A chain-wide total of over $20,000 was raised.

Runza® Restaurants has been a long time supporter of reading and literacy as well as area schools and libraries. "Reading is vital to lifelong success and provides an excellent opportunity for families to spend time together," stated Becky Richter, Communications Manager for Runza® National. "Donating funds for books and promoting literacy is an important endeavor for children and the community."

Runza® Restaurants - famous for Runza®'s OvenStuff'd® Sandwich with its delicious blend of ground beef, cabbage, onions and secret spices baked inside homemade bread; made-or-order hamburgers; and onion rings - operates and franchises 66 restaurants in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Kansas.


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