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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 1997
Commission File Number: 0-28930
ROADHOUSE GRILL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 65-0367604
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
6600 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE, SUITE 160, FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (954) 489-9699
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Item 5. Other Events
Roadhouse Grill, Inc. today announced the resignation of J. David Toole III as
President and Chief Executive Officer.
Please see attached press release for additional information.
Statements in this release may be construed to be forward-looking and are made
pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks relating to
the operation and acquisition of restaurants, the availability of capital to
finance growth and the historical cyclicality of the restaurant industry.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Attachment A
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 5, 1997.
ROADHOUSE GRILL, INC.
By: /s/ Dennis C. Jones
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Dennis C. Jones
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99
Attachment A
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 5, 1997
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
ROADHOUSE GRILL, INC. (NASDAQ "GRLL") SEEKS NEW CEO/PRESIDENT
Roadhouse Grill, Inc. today announced the resignation of J. David Toole, III as
President and CEO who has left to pursue other interests.
Mr. Toole, noted: "The Company has reached a size where it makes sense to bring
in a seasoned industry veteran to take the Company to the next level." The
Board of Directors has retained a leading executive search firm to assist in
the search for a new President and CEO with experience in growth situations.
K.P. Tan, Chairman of the Board, stated that "during this transition period, I
have every confidence that the current management team will further the positive
momentum underway. Until a new President and CEO is appointed, Brad Haber, VP
of Operations, and Dennis Jones, EVP/CFO, will report directly to the Board of
Directors."
Roadhouse Grill, Inc. currently owns and operates 39 restaurants and franchises
or licenses eight full-service, casual dining restaurants under the name
"Roadhouse Grill". The Roadhouse Grill concept offers a fun, value-oriented
dining experience that features premium quality grilled entrees and friendly
service consistent with the Company's motto "Good Food and a Smile... That's
Roadhouse Style!" The comfortable, entertaining roadhouse setting is designed
to appeal to a broad range of customers, including business people, couples,
singles and particularly families.
