SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 report): January 8, 2001
RYAN'S FAMILY STEAK HOUSES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Carolina 0-10943 57-0657895
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
405 Lancaster Avenue (29650)
Post Office Box 100
Greer, SC 29652
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 879-1000
(No change)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 8, 2001 Ryan's Family Steak Houses, Inc. (the
"Company") released to both sell-side and buy-side analysts on
the Company's internal facsimile list information on restaurant
sales results for the 14-week period ended January 3, 2001, which
information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
20.1 Fourth quarter sales information issued January 8, 2001.
SIGNATURE
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.
RYAN'S FAMILY STEAK HOUSES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/Fred T. Grant, Jr.
Name: Fred T. Grant, Jr.
Title: Senior Vice President-Finance
Date: January 8, 2001
