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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: January 17, 2001
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 January 16, 2001, PJ America, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company")
had several announcements. The Company announced fourth quarter 2000 revenues
and negative comparable restaurant sales of 1.1%.
The Company also announced opening 6 restaurants during the fourth quarter,
Louis M. Romanus hired as Chief Operating Officer, Kim V. Knapp elected as a new
board member and February 13, 2001 would be the earnings release date.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99 PJ America, Inc. Press Release dated January 16, 2001 announcing
2000 Sales Results and Other Announcements.
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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: January 17, 2001 By /s/ D. Ross Davison
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D. Ross Davison
Vice President Administration, Chief Financial Officer
And Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
