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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 12, 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 September 7, 2000, PJ America, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company")
announced that it is postponing restaurant development in the fourth quarter
while it is evaluating its markets to better focus on operations. The Company
expects to open ten restaurants in the second half of 2000.
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors had increased its stock
buyback authorization by an additional $10 million, bringing the authorization
to date to $30 million.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99 PJ America, Inc. Press Release dated September 7, 2000
announcing Development Changes.
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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 12, 2000 By /s/ D. Ross Davison
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D. Ross Davison
Vice President Administration,
Chief Financial Officer
And Treasurer (Principal
Financial Officer)
