FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 24, 2003 CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) DELAWARE 0-19649 58-1654960 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) 4300 WEST CYPRESS STREET, SUITE 600, TAMPA FLORIDA 33607 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (813) 283-7000 NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release, dated June 24, 2003, Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On June 24, 2003, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. issued a press release entitled " Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Brings Racing Excitement to their Double Drive-thrus with Brickyard 400(R) Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game", a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS, INC. By:________/S/______________________ Name: Keith E. Sirois Title: Chief Executive Officer and President Dated: June 24, 2003 Exhibit 99.1 CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS, INC. 4300 West Cypress Street, Suite 600 * Tampa, FL 33607 * (813) 283-7000 * (813) 283-7001 CONTACT: Kim Francis MARC Public Relations 412-562-1186 Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Brings Racing Excitement to their Double Drive-thrus with Brickyard 400(R) Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game TAMPA, FL - June 24, 2003 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHKR), the nation's largest double drive-thru chain, is offering race fans the chance to win a replicated 2003 Monte Carlo Pace Car and other prizes, such as a trip to the 2004 Brickyard 400(R) NASCAR Winston Cup Series event in Indianapolis. Prizes can be won when customers* play the Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) "Brickyard 400 Mile Race Collect and Win Sweepstakes" and the "Brickyard 400 Instant Win Game." Customers who purchase a large Coke are also winners because the drink purchase qualifies them to get Checkers/Rally's signature burger, the Big Buford - with two huge patties, cheese and all the toppings - for just 99 cents. "This is a fantastic offer for consumers that brings the great value of the Big Buford and the excitement of the Brickyard 400 to Checkers/Rally's customers," said Richard S. Turer, Vice President of Marketing, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. "Every peel and reveal piece is a winner, rewarding customers with special food offers or more. This Sweepstakes is one more way that Checkers/Rally's is a fun, fast place to drive- thru." The high-speed Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game crosses the starting line this week and will run through August 31, 2003 at participating Checkers and Rally's restaurants. When customers "go large" by ordering a 42 oz. Coke(R) beverage*, they can peel to reveal an instant-win prize or one of the letters or numbers needed to spell "Brickyard 400" to qualify for a chance to win the Grand Prize Monte Carlo. Participants have the chance to win a variety of prizes and special food offers including: Grand Prize - 2003 Monte Carlo Pace Car replica 1st Prize - three-day/two-night trip for two to the 2004 Brickyard 400 race event in Indianapolis, Indiana 2nd Prize - Brickyard 400 jacket 3rd Prize - Brickyard 400 hat Food offers include free large Coke(R), Apple Pie, Big Buford(R), Famous Fries, Screamin' Chicken Strips(R) and Fries, Chili Cheese Dog, or Bacon Swiss Buford(R) with any purchase at regular price. (Food discounts expire October 1, 2003.) Collect and Win Sweepstakes and Instant Win Official Rules can be obtained at local participating Checkers/Rally's through August 31, 2003. In addition, game pieces can be obtained, without a purchase*, by sending a handwritten, self-addressed, stamped envelope with a request for Official Rules and game pieces. * No purchases necessary to enter or win. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (www.checkers.com) is the largest double drive- thru restaurant chain in the United States. The Company develops, produces, owns, operates and franchises quick service "double drive-thru" restaurants. Except for historical information, this announcement contains "forward-looking" and "Safe Harbor" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.