ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (Nasdaq:MNRO), a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.06 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock including the shares of common stock to which the holders of the Company's Class C Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled. The dividend is payable on October 27, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 17, 2008.

About Monro Muffler Brake

Monro Muffler Brake operates a chain of stores providing automotive undercar repair and tire services in the United States, operating under the brand names of Monro Muffler Brake and Service, Mr. Tire and Tread Quarters Discount Tires. The Company currently operates 709 stores and has 14 dealer locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maine and Michigan. Monro's stores provide a full range of services for brake systems, steering and suspension systems, tires, exhaust systems and many vehicle maintenance services.

CONTACT:  Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
          Robert Gross, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer
            (585) 647-6400
          Catherine D'Amico, Executive Vice President of Finance/
           Chief Financial Officer
            (585) 647-6400
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          Investor Relations:
          Leigh Parrish
            (212) 850-5600
          Caren Barbara
            (212) 850-5600