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Global same-store sales increased 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter, compared to a 6.0 percent increase last year. For the full year 2011, global same store sales increased 3.1 percent, compared to a 2.6 percent increase in 2010, exceeding the Company’s previous full year guidance of positive 2.0 to 2.5 percent.

AFC Enterprises Reports Fiscal 2011 Operating Results; Increases Fiscal 2011 Earnings Guidance

Andrew G. Skehan has been named Chief Operating Officer, International of Popeyes brand

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today announced that its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for its second quarter, which ended July 10, 2011, will be filed on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, after market close. The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review results.

Global system-wide sales increased 6.9 percent compared to a 2.1 percent increase last year.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® announced today that Lynne Zappone has been named Chief Talent Officer of its Popeyes brand. Ms. Zappone, will be responsible for sourcing, integrating and retaining high quality talent to deliver Popeyes’ business plan.

Global same-store sales increased 6.0 percent in the fourth quarter compared to a 1.0 percent decrease last year.

Total system-wide sales increased 8.2 percent compared to a 0.5 percent increase in 2009.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today announced the appointment of Mr. Krishnan (Kandy) Anand to its Board of Directors.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today announced that it has been included among Black Enterprise Magazine’s '40 Best Franchises for African Americans'.