O'Charley's Donates $50,000 in Gift Cards to Local National Guard Associations

Special promotion honoring the National Guard in December was a success

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --For the past month, O'Charley's partnered with local National Guard Associations across the United States to honor our servicemen and women who have so bravely served our nation through a series of homecoming celebrations. O'Charley's is concluding this promotion with a donation of $50,000 in gift cards to local National Guard Associations.

O'Charley's, which is located throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States with more than 220 casual dining restaurants in , had a special gift card promotion benefiting local National Guard Associations in states where O'Charley's has a presence. For every $25 O'Charley's gift card that was purchased, a $5 gift card was donated back to these associations.

"We could not be more pleased and honored to make these donations," said Marc Buehler, president of O'Charley's. "The work and service the National Guard provides not only in times of conflict but also to our local communities should not go unnoticed."

A total donation amount of $50,000 in gift cards will be made by O'Charley's to local National Guard Associations across the Midwest and Southeast.

"The support we have seen in our restaurants for all military servicemen and women through our homecoming celebrations have been remarkable. We are happy to give back and our hope is that these gift cards will help families adjust into life at home, enjoying a nice meal with family and friends," said Buehler.

For more details on how you can help support your local National Guard Association or to find an O'Charley's location near you, visit .

SOURCE: O'Charley's Inc.

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