Released on = November 24, 2006, 1:34 pm

Press Release Author = LT Evans, C.H. James Restaurant Holdings

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = Six newly remodeled BURGER KING® restaurants in Chicago,
Illinois, owned and operated by C.H. James Restaurant Holdings, the largest
African-American BURGER KING® franchisee will host their grand re-openings beginning
on November 29th - December 16th where free food, concert tickets, Samsung cell
phones, iPods, and XBox games will be given away to participating guests.

Press Release Body = BURGER KING® Franchisee Hosts
6 Grand Openings for Chicago Stores

Chicago, Illinois - November 24, 2006 - Six newly remodeled BURGER KING® restaurants
operated by C.H. James Restaurant Holdings will host their grand re-openings
beginning on November 29th - December 16th where free food, concert tickets, Samsung
cell phones, iPods, and XBox games will be given away to participating guests.

Partnering with local radio stations, 107.5 FM WGCI and 92.3 FM WPWX, air
personalities such as Tony Sculfield, Beyonce Foxx, Trey, "The Choklit Jok", Kendra
G and "The Hot Boyz" Shag and Tone, will be on hand to distribute prizes at the
following locations:
Wednesday, November 29th 110 E. 95th St.
Friday, December 1st 2328 S. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday, December 6th 3953 W. Chicago Ave.
Friday, December 8th 6900 S. Halsted St.
Tuesday, December 12th 28 East 87th St.
Saturday, December 16th 7222 S. Stony Island Ave.

Since the acquisition, a significant amount of money has been invested in remodeling
the restaurants. Predominantly located on the south and west sides of Chicago, each
location is also now a hot spot for wireless connectivity so that patrons can enjoy
free Internet access inside the stores.

Additionally, the grand opening festivities will include an appearance by Whosay,
one of the only African-American magicians in the Midwest as well as special
performances by local high school bands and cheerleaders. A recruiting station for
people to complete employment applications and meet one-on-one with hiring personnel
will also be available at each restaurant.

"We're excited about showcasing the new look and feel of each location but it's more
than just a party", says Charles H. James III, Chairman and CEO of C.H. James
Restaurant Holdings, the largest African American BURGER KING franchisee. "Each of
these stores actively participates in our community development program and has
daily contact with surrounding schools, churches, hospitals, local businesses and
more. We're not just reinvesting in the equipment and buildings, we're reinvesting
in our communities as well."

In 2004, James joined the BURGER KING system when he acquired 37 restaurants in the
Chicago area. In May 2006, these three urban stores were acquired, bringing the
franchise owner's total to 40 restaurants and an additional three are managed on
behalf of Burger King.

C.H. James Restaurant Holdings, LLC is an affiliate of C.H. James & Co., which is a
fourth generation African-American family-owned business founded by James'
great-grandfather in 1883 in Charleston, W. Va. In 1992, C.H. James & Co. was
recognized as "Company of the Year" by Black Enterprise magazine. In August 2004,
James established C. H. James Restaurant Holdings, LLC in an exclusive partnership
with the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group, which invests growth capital in
ethnic minority-owned or targeted businesses and urban real estate.

About C. H. James Restaurant Holdings:

C. H. James Restaurant Holdings, LLC is an affiliate of C. H. James & Co., which is
believed to be the oldest continually operating African-American owned business in
the U.S. The company was established in Charleston, W. Va. in 1883 as a food
distributor by C. H. James, the great-grandfather of Charles H. "Chuck" James III,
the company's current CEO. Named on numerous occasions to the Black Enterprise BE
100 listing, C. H. James has serviced a high profile and demanding roster of clients
in the food service industry including McDonald's, Yum! Brands, Darden Restaurant
and Wendy's. As an 8(a) contractor, the firm was recognized as a leading supplier to
the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Defense and other government agencies. To learn
more about The C. H. James Companies, please visit the company\'s website at
www.chjamesco.com.


Web Site = http://www.chjamesco.com

Contact Details = LT Evans, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
(773) 655-6020
ltevans@ltevans.com
C.H. James Restaurant Holdings, LLC
1020 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Suite 360
Deerfield, IL 60015