NEWEST GOLD STAR CHILI OPENS AT MIDPOINT CENTER

MIDDLETOWN, OHIO - (March 2, 2004) - Gold Star Chili announced its newest restaurant in Middletown, Ohio by inviting the Middletown High School Varsity Football team to "take over" the brand new location at Midpoint Center on March 1, 2004.

Gold Star Chili’s Team Take Over program rewards organizations that have achieved success and contributed to their communities. Gold Star Chili selected the Middletown High School Varsity Football team in recognition of their successful fundraising efforts.

During the 2003 football season, the Middies varsity football team raised $13,855 for Abilities First through its "Touchdowns for Kids" program.  This was the largest amount raised since the program's inception in 1995.  Abilities First provides services for children and adults with disabilities, developmental delays and other special needs.  Abilities First serves over 1000 individuals each year.

Local city officials including Eric Tudor, Middletown High School Athletic Director, John Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Star Chili, Emad Hamdan, Franchise-owner and other Middletown VIP’s also attended the grand opening event.

The new Midpoint Gold Star Chili is located just off I-75 at the new Midpoint Center, 2930 Towne Boulevard. The new restaurant seats more than 82 and features a drive-thru window. The new restaurant also features an expanded menu in addition to traditional Gold Star Chili favorites. Expanded menu items available at the new Midpoint Center Gold Star Chili include cheeseburgers, chiliburgers, grilled, BBQ, and crispy chicken sandwiches and a grilled chicken salad.

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Established in 1965, Gold Star Chili has more than 100 restaurants located throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. For more information about Gold Star Chili, please log onto www.goldstarchili.com.