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McDonald's(R) New York Tri-State Restaurants and WFAN Kick-Off McDonald's Monday Morning Quarterback

ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all sports fans! To celebrate the start of the 2008-2009 football season, McDonald's Tri-State area restaurants and WFAN are searching for the "McDonald's Monday Morning Quarterback." Beginning September 8, listeners can call in to the Boomer and Carton Show on Monday mornings and offer their commentary about the weekend's Giants or Jets games. The listener with the best commentary will win a Slingbox Pro and be named WFAN's "McDonald's Monday Morning Quarterback" for the week. At the end of the 17-week program, every "McDonald's Monday Morning Quarterback" will be entered in a drawing for the grand prize, the ultimate fan's dream, a trip toTampa for the Big Weekend courtesy of McDonald's and WFAN!

"McDonald's is very excited to participate in the 'Monday Morning Quarterback' program with two great sports broadcasting personalities, Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton," said Paul Hendel, president of the McDonald's New York Tri-State Area Owners/Operators Association. "McDonald's breakfast is the perfect companion for the 'Boomer and Carton in the Morning' show and a touchdown for your tastebuds."

To kickoff the "McDonald's Monday Morning Quarterback" program, McDonald's, with the help of Boomer and Carton, is hosting a special breakfast party at the McDonald's store located at 31-67 Steinway Street inAstoria, NY on September 2nd at 10:30 AM. The MVP's of the event will be Joe Klecko former defense lineman for the New York Jets and Harry Carson, former team captain of the New York Giants. The first 75 fans at the kickoff party will receive free McDonald's breakfast and Premium Roast Coffee, and have the opportunity to huddle up with these football stars. Fans who attend the breakfast party will be entered into a drawing to win a flat screen TV.

"The breakfast party to kick-off 'Monday Morning Quarterback' is going to be an awesome event for McDonald's and sports fans," said Michael Giunta, McDonald's Owner and Operator. "I am looking forward to having these two football greats in my store and I will definitely be tuned in to the 'McDonald's Monday Morning Quarterback' promotion."

For more information on the "McDonald's Monday Morning Quarterback" Program, please visit www.mcdonaldsmmq.com and tune in to the "Boomer and Carton in the Morning Show" every weekday from 6:00-10:00 AM on WFAN.

About McDonald's NY/NJ/CT Tri-State Restaurants:

McDonald's is the world's best-known brand and is the global leader in food service. There are more than 600 McDonald's restaurants, owned by over 100 franchisees, located throughout theNew York,New Jersey and Connecticut Tri-State area. Visit www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com for information about other McDonald's area programs.

SOURCE McDonald's NY Metro Area

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