The investments we made during fiscal 2005 to dramatically improve the appearance and atmosphere of our restaurants are critical to building a strong future for Shells. We've made significant progress in improving our concept and our restaurants, as well as investing in our people as we construct a stronger platform for growth. We believe that the positive sales momentum we're sustaining will translate into improved earnings over time.

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