(November 25, 2011, Tustin, California) – Cash Plus, Inc. announced today that three charities were among the big winners in their latest Cashaway™ Sweepstakes, which awarded $25,000 to 329 winners and their favorite charities. The annual cash giveaways are one way the family financial services company gives back to communities. The company said that with more than 55,500 entrants, this was one of the biggest turnouts ever.

In addition to winning $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500 respectively, the first, second and third place winners designated their favorite charities to receive additional cash donations provided by Cash Plus.

Grand Prize winner Sandra Griffith of Jacksonville, FL, took home $5,000. She selected the American Breast Cancer Association as her charity of choice, which received a $1,500 donation in her name. Said Sandra: "They have helped my sister through some very trying times, and I'm very happy to be able to give them something back to help them with their work."

The $2,500 second place winner, Sara Baca of Victorville, CA, selected Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, which received a check for $1,000 in Sara's name to help support their work of providing families with places to stay (more than 300 locations around the country now) when a family member is confined to a hospital room.

Nate Norman of Mishiwaka, IN, received $1,500 as the third place winner. Nate picked Betty's Bread Basket to receive a $500 donation in his name. A food bank program sponsored by the River of Life Family Church, Betty's Bread Basket feeds families in need around the South Bend, IN area.

Since launching its industry-first Cashaway Sweepstakes program in 2001, the company has given away more than $250,000 to winners and charities. "Cash Plus stores are independently owned and operated by local people," explains Craig Wells, President and CEO of Tustin-based Cash Plus, Inc., the parent franchise company. "Like our company, our operators are committed to giving back to their communities. The stories we hear from them about their winners and charities are truly heartwarming and make it all worthwhile."

ABOUT CASH PLUS
The Cash Plus retail network currently has more than 80 stores operating in thirteen states. Cash Plus stores offer check cashing, payday advances, international wire transfers, money orders, prepaid debit cards and other convenience services. The company revolutionized the industry with its customer-friendly store design and “Kings & Queens™” customer service. Stores are independently owned and operated by franchisees who take part in their local communities through such initiatives as the Cashaway Sweepstakes™ and BravoKids®, programs designed to give back to customers and benefit needy children. Franchise options include single unit, multi-unit area development and the new Cash Plus Express™ format.

   Franchises available in most areas. For more information, contact:
   Leslie Owens (lowens@cashplusinc.com)
   Corporate office: 3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 120, Tustin, California 92780
   Tel: 714-731-2274