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    Restaurant Writers/Business Editors

    LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2005--Champps Restaurants (Nasdaq:CMPP) in Westlake, Valley View and Lyndhurst, Ohio, are sponsoring a charity benefit night to help with the escalating medical costs of Officer Ryan Nagy, of the Middleburg Police Department on Monday, May 9, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. All three Champps locations will be donating 15% of their food and non-alcoholic beverage sales during the time specified.
    Officer Ryan Nagy is an eight-year veteran on the Middleburg Police Department and he is married with two children. During a routine traffic stop earlier this April, Ryan lost a leg after being struck by a truck and pinned between two vehicles. Since his accident he has been in serious condition at Metro Hospital.
    "This is a great time for Champps to get involved and support a tremendous community effort," said Tom McCabe, General Manager in Westlake.

    Littleton, Colo.-based Champps Entertainment, Inc. currently owns and operates 51 and franchises 12 Champps restaurants in 22 states. Champps, which competes in the upscale casual dining segment, offers an extensive menu consisting of freshly prepared food, coupled with exceptional service. Champps creates an exciting environment through the use of videos, music, sports and promotions. Champps Entertainment, Inc. advocates the responsible consumption of all alcoholic beverages.

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CONTACT: Champps Entertainment, Inc. John Krizman, 440-503-1791

KEYWORD: COLORADO OHIO INDUSTRY KEYWORD: GOVERNMENT LEGAL/LAW RESTAURANTS FOODS/BEVERAGES RETAIL SOURCE: Champps Entertainment, Inc.

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