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 (Date of earliest event reported) October 29, 1999
COOKER RESTAURANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-13044 62-1292102
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
5500 Village Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (561) 615-6000
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
Engagement of Registrant's Principal Certifying Accountant.
On October 29, 1999, Deloitte & Touche LLP was engaged by
Cooker Restaurant Corporation as its principal accountant. The
engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP has been approved by the
Corporation's audit committee. KPMG LLP tendered their resignation
as principal accountants on October 18, 1999, as previously
reported in the Corporation's Form 8-K filed on October 22, 1999.
During the past two fiscal years and any subsequent interim
period prior to engaging Deloitte & Touche LLP, Cooker Restaurant
Corporation has not consulted Deloitte & Touche LLP regarding (i)
either the application of accounting principles to a specified
transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit
opinion that might be rendered on the financial statements of
Cooker Restaurant Corporation, or (ii) any matter that was either
the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of
Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as defined in Item
304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
99 Press Release dated October 29, 1999.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
COOKER RESTAURANT CORPORATION
Date: October 29, 1999 By: /s/ Henry R. Hillenmeyer
Henry R. Hillenmeyer, Chairman
of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 99
DATE: October 29, 1999
CONTACT: Henry Hillenmeyer, Chairman and CEO
Mark W. Mikosz, Chief Financial Officer
PHONE: 561-615-6000 FAX: 561-615-6001
Cooker Restaurant Corporation Announces the Appointment of
Deloitte & Touche as its New Auditors.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The Cooker Restaurant Corporation today
announced that it has appointed new auditors. Mr. Mark W. Mikosz,
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, announced the
appointment of Deloitte & Touche as its auditors of record
effective immediately. Mr. Mikosz commented "We are extremely
pleased to have retained a great firm like Deloitte & Touche."
At the end of the third quarter, the Company operated 69 "Cooker
Bar & Grille" restaurants. Cooker Bar and Grille restaurants are
designed to provide a warm, comfortable and friendly environment.
The menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, soups and salads as
well as chicken, fish, beef, pork and pasta entrees, sandwiches
and desserts. Most of these items are prepared from scratch using
original recipes and fresh ingredients. Portion sizes are
generous and service is prompt, friendly and efficient. Cooker
backs everything with a "100% Satisfaction Guarantee."
Cooker is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"CGR."
