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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
JULY 5, 2000
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
FOUNDERS FOOD & FIRKINS LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
MINNESOTA 000-29643 41-1883639
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
5831 CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55416
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(612) 525-2070
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS
Founders Food & Firkins Ltd. is filing herewith a Cautionary Statement pursuant
to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for use as a readily
available written document to which reference may be made in connection with
forward-looking statements, as defined in such act.
ITEM 7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99 Cautionary Statement.
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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 on July 5, 2000.
FOUNDERS FOOD & FIRKINS LTD.
By: /s/ Steven J. Wagenheim
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Steven J. Wagenheim
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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99 Cautionary Statement.
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