Second Best First Quarter in Bowl America History

Bowl America reported net earnings of $.08 per share, the second best for any
first or "summer" quarter in its history.  Last year's record of $.11* per
share included an after tax profit of $138,000 or $.025* per share from the
AT&T/Media One merger.  Bowl America holds telecommunication stocks in its
expansion reserve.

Last year July was an extremely rainy month contributing to high bowling
participation.  The difference in weather this year had a more important
effect on operating results than dislocations caused by the September 11th
events.  By October, bowling participation and food and beverage sales were
running higher than last year.  The Company expects, however, to face
significant increases in its insurance premiums as a result of the World
Trade Center attacks.  Health insurance costs are also expected to rise.

Bowl America operates 20 bowling centers in Maryland, Virginia and Florida
and its Class A Common Stock trades on the American Stock Exchange with the
symbol BWL.A.  The Company's form 10-Q is available at www.sec.gov on the
Edgar System.