Romano's Macaroni Grill(R) Supports Meals On Wheels Association of America and Its Foundation to Fight Senior Hunger

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DALLAS, Sept 13, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Romano's Macaroni Grill announced today that it will provide nationwide support to the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and its Foundation (MOWAAF) to help end senior and homebound hunger. Through this new relationship, Romano's Macaroni Grill and MOWAA/MOWAAF hope to raise public awareness about the existence of hunger in America.

"This is the first time MOWAA and our Foundation have ever teamed up with a national restaurant brand. We are extremely delighted to have the opportunity to partner with Romano's Macaroni Grill and look forward to building a strong, lasting relationship," said Enid Borden, CEO of MOWAA/MOWAAF.

In addition to raising public awareness, Romano's Macaroni Grill and MOWAA/MOWAAF will work together to develop national campaigns in an effort to fundraise and increase the number of volunteers delivering meals to homebound seniors. Through fundraising efforts in its restaurants, Romano's Macaroni Grill will offer guests and employees opportunities to support MOWAA/MOWAAF.

"Serving from the heart is something our employees do best. Through this relationship with MOWAA, we will broaden that reach -- giving our employees and guests the opportunity to touch lives nationwide," said Jean Birch, Romano's Macaroni Grill President.

Birch was recently elected to the board of directors for the Meals On Wheels Association of America Foundation.

Romano's Macaroni Grill is a leading casual Italian restaurant with more than 240 locations in 42 states and seven countries. Romano's Macaroni Grill is part of Dallas-based Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining. Other Brinker restaurant concepts include Chili's Grill & Bar, Maggiano's Little Italy and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. For more information, visit http://www.macaronigrill.com .

MOWAA is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need. MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The guiding principle to which it subscribes is to help those men and women who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail, or at risk. MOWAA provides the tools and information its programs need to make a difference in the lives of others, "so no senior goes hungry."(R)

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