On July 18th, National Ice Cream Day, all Carrows restaurants, located throughout the states of California and Nevada, will scoop out free Peanuts(TM) ice cream cones, one of the special new Peanuts(TM)desserts being served up at the family restaurant chains from now until November 2009. All Carrows E-Club members will receive a coupon for the free ice cream, and non-members can easily sign up online for the restaurant's E-Club. Guests signing up by July 15 will receive the coupon; and all members should print out their coupon to redeem it at the restaurant.Carrows is giving away free Peanuts(TM)ice cream cones to not only recognize this classic American treat, but to also celebrate their partnership with the classic American brand, Peanuts(TM). The same day in Buena Park, California, Carrows, located at 8650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, will host 20 Boys & Girls Club members with a Peanuts(TM) Ice Cream Social and Luncheon. Peanuts characters will be in attendance for photo opportunities, Knott's Berry Farm will provide tickets for Camp Snoopy, and a Carrows executive will serve as a motivational speaker to the local children of the Boys & Girls Club. While guests enjoy their free cones, they can also dig into Carrows fresh, affordable meals - including their slow roasted prime rib, Big Bargain Lunches, and fresh salads.

"Our Free Ice Cream Cone Day is a way to provide our customers with a budget-saving treat and our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club gives back to our community's kids," said President of Carrows, Kazumasa Ogawa. "Hopefully this message will stick with them long after their ice cream cones melt."

The free ice cream cone day is part of a Peanuts(TM) promotion that is running through November 30, 2009 in all Carrows. Stopping by for free cones is not only an economical way to spend a hot summer day, but it is also another chance to enter the Peanuts sweepstakes, which features free meals, discounts on 5 Peanuts DVD titles and one all-expense paid trip for a family of 4 to Knott's Berry Farm's Camp Snoopy. Details on the promotion can be found at website.

About Carrows: For nearly half a century, Carrows Restaurants () have been part of the West's family dining landscape, with a reputation for consistent values, superior service and delicious comfort food selections that satisfy like a sunny Saturday on a Southern California beach. A place where "our family serves yours," Carrows menu was developed by the Family Value Chef, Heather Gardea. Her training at the Culinary Institute of America is reflected in her hearty griddle, skillet and power breakfasts and juicy burgers, fresh salads, melts and Build Your Own Mile High lunches. Carrows Restaurant's dinner selections include their famous Weekend Prime Rib dishes, seafood, pasta and chicken and sirloin combos; all available in the over 90 storesthroughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America: For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has helped kids "Be Great," providing hope and opportunity for those who need it most. Today, more than 4,300 Clubs serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach.