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SVS and Gift Card Solutions Help Customers Give the Gift of Schlotzsky's

Business Wire, Sept 29, 2005

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Louisville-based Stored Value Systems, a leading national supplier of gift cards, and its Salt Lake City-based minority marketing partner, Gift Card Solutions (GCS), today announced an agreement to provide the first-ever gift card program for Schlotzsky's. Schlotzsky's, home of the Original toasted sandwich, is an international franchise restaurant chain with approximately 400 locations in 36 states and six foreign countries.

"Schlotzsky's is pleased with the unique production GCS offers as well as its proven track record and leadership role within both the gift card and restaurant industries," Schlotzsky's President Bob Barnes said, "We're excited about the potential of the gift card program, and kicking off the program this fall will be the perfect time to present our customers with the best-tasting, gift-giving holiday idea for all their friends and family."

According to GCS President John Bechard, the electronic gift card program allows Schlotzsky's to provide its customers with an easy-to-administer program at the cash register or online at its website in denominations from $5 to $500. "We think Schlotzsky's will be delighted with the results."

About Stored Value Systems

Since introducing the first-ever magnetic-striped retail gift card to shoppers in 1995, Stored Value Systems, Inc. (SVS) is one of the world's leading providers of electronic gift cards and other card-based transaction programs. International retailers rely on SVS to create customer loyalty, increase sales and strengthen their competitive position in the retailer marketplace. Headquartered in the United States, SVS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Comdata(R) Corporation. For more information, visit www.storedvalue.com.

About Gift Card Solutions (GCS)

Based in Salt Lake City, Gift Card Solutions provides electronic-based gift products and services. The company manages the creation, processing, printing and fulfillment of gift cards. Electronic gift cards utilize magnetic swipe card technology, allowing gift card transactions to be processed real-time via a secure network. Gift Card Solutions also offers hosted e-commerce services for online gift certificate ordering and customized point-of-purchase materials to drive gift certificate sales throughout the year. For more information, visit www.GiftCardSolutions.com or call 888-739-9971.

About Comdata Corporation

Comdata(R) Corporation (www.comdata.com) is a leading business-to-business issuer and processor of payment cards, primarily in the retail and transportation industries. Comdata's range of products and services include fleet, fuel, purchasing, T&E, payroll/reimbursement, EBT, gift and loyalty cards and processing. A full-service merchant processor, Comdata's platforms support both its proprietary card networks as well as processing for any card tender a merchant may accept. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., Comdata employs more than 1,500 people nationally and internationally. Comdata is a wholly owned subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Ceridian Corporation (NYSE: CEN).

About Ceridian

Ceridian Corporation (NYSE: CEN) is an information services company serving businesses and employees in the United States, Canada and Europe. Ceridian is one of the top human resource outsourcing companies in each of its markets, and offers a broad range of human resource services, including payroll, benefits administration, tax compliance, HR information systems and employee advisory programs. Through its Comdata subsidiary, Ceridian is a major payment processor and issuer of credit cards, debit cards and stored value cards, primarily for the trucking and retail industries in the United States. For more information, visit www.ceridian.com.

About Schlotzsky's

Since 1971, Schlotzsky's has been the home of the Original toasted sandwich. Our menu has evolved with our customers' tastes to include the highest quality sandwiches, pizzas, salads and soups available today. With approximately 400 locations worldwide, Schlotzsky's is the fast-casual choice for a quick, healthful and fresh dining experience. Visit www.schlotzskys.com for more information.

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