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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: September 6, 2000
PJ AMERICA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21587 61-1308435
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
2300 Resource Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
(Address of principal executive offices)
(205) 981-2800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On August 28, 2000, PJ America, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company")
announced Third Quarter 2000 Projected Earnings which will be significantly
below expectations. The Company has been aggressive in discounting in order to
increase trial, especially in the Company's newer markets. However, aggregate
sales have been below expectations, as the Company's comparable store sales for
the combined July and August periods were negative 1.1%.
Based on the negative comp sales and deeper discounts, operating margins have
been significantly pressured. The Company expects third quarter operating
earnings to be in the range of $.08 to $.12 cents per share.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99 PJ America, Inc. Press Release dated August 28, 2000 announcing
Third Quarter 2000 Projected Earnings.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
PJ AMERICA, INC.
Date: September 6, 2000 By /s/ D. Ross Davison
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D. Ross Davison
Vice President Administration, Chief Financial Officer
And Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
