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Press Release Source: The Pantry, Inc.


The Pantry Names Brad Williams Senior Vice President of Field Operations
Wednesday December 3, 8:00 am ET


SANFORD, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pantry, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTRY - News), the leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern U.S., announced today that it has named Brad Williams Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Mr. Williams will have operating responsibility for the Company’s 1,653 convenience stores, including the 239 quick service restaurants at those locations. Since joining the Company in 1998, Mr. Williams has held numerous positions in operations management. He has served as Vice President of Field Operations since March 2008, and was previously a Division Vice President with responsibility for approximately 550 convenience stores.
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About The Pantry

Headquartered in Sanford, North Carolina, The Pantry, Inc. is the leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States and one of the largest independently operated convenience store chains in the country, with revenues for fiscal 2008 of approximately $9.0 billion. As of November 13, 2008, the Company operated 1,653 stores in eleven states under select banners, including Kangaroo Express, its primary operating banner. The Pantry's stores offer a broad selection of merchandise, as well as gasoline and other ancillary services designed to appeal to the convenience needs of its customers.




Contact:
The Pantry, Inc.
Frank Paci, 919-774-6700

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Source: The Pantry, Inc.