Computer Executive Robin Hanna is Schlotzsky's New CIO; Former Dell and IBM Executive Will Lead Technology Initiatives.Business Editors & High-Tech/Food Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(tm) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2001 Former IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and Dell executive Robin S. Hanna has joined Schlotzsky's Inc. (Nasdaq:BUNZ BUNZ Schlotzsky's Delie (stock symbol) ) as vice president and chief information officer, a new position created to lead the deli chain's technology initiatives. Hanna was Dell Computer Corporation's director of operations for notebook and advanced-desktop manufacturing for all products sold in the Americas from 1996 to 1998, a period of extensive growth. Previously at IBM, she participated in the engineering team that developed the company's first personal computer. She plans to stir up the same sort of magic at Schlotzsky's, where her new assignments include transforming company-owned Schlotzsky's(R) Deli locations into "cyber-delis" with ready Internet access See how to access the Internet. , accelerating back-office software solution for the Schlotzsky's(R) Deli system, refining the computer communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. that will link the 440 franchisees and 900 corporate employees worldwide, redesigning the touch-screen PC-based POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale system, and expanding Schlotzsky's Web presence (www.cooldeli.com) and e-marketing programs. "With her incredible background, there is no one stronger in technology in the restaurant industry today," said John C. Wooley, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Schlotzsky's Inc. "With Robin on board, we expect to accelerate Schlotzsky's use of technology to a clear leadership level in the restaurant industry. "Already she's applying her experience to build a strong technology infrastructure extending throughout our supply chain and into our restaurants and corporate office. We're lucky to be based in Austin so that we could find and attract someone of her caliber in the technology arena." Hanna got her start in electrical engineering with a degree from Texas A&M and served the corporate world first in that sphere, moving up through the management ranks of computer companies across the country. At the end of 12 years at IBM, she was a vice president. Professionally, she is a member of the I.E.E.E. and the Society of Women Engineers. In Austin, Hanna serves on the board of directors of Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts The Theatre for the Performing Arts is a 7,000 seat theater located in the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. History The Performing Arts Center or the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts . Her hands-on approach to community involvement led to her service as president of both the American Lung Association The American Lung Association (ALA) is a non-profit organization that "fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health". of Central Texas and Visiting Nurses Association, and as a site manager for IBM Corporation's United Way drive. As a volunteer mentor and teacher of math and science at local middle and high schools, Hanna has starred as "Principal for a Day." Hanna also symbolizes how strongly women are represented in Schlotzsky's senior ranks (including its senior vice president of franchise operations, human resources director and senior creative director), some of whom have been with the Company for 10 years or more. ----------------------------------------- Schlotzsky's Inc., founded in Austin, Texas, in 1971, is a franchisor of quick-service restaurants featuring made-to-order hot sandwiches served on distinctive sourdough bread, along with sourdough crust pizzas, salads and soups. As of March 31, 2001, there were 711 Schlotzsky's(R) Deli restaurants open and operating in 38 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). and 10 foreign countries. Visit www.schlotzskys.com or www.cooldeli.com for more information and e-coupons. This news release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined under the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include those regarding the business plans and prospects of the Company. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations based on current information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Shareholders and prospective investors are cautioned that actual future results may be materially different because of various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: the Company's ability to implement a back office software solution; completion of the computer communications network; and other factors identified in the Company's Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. 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