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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 5, 2000
(Date of earliest event reported)
Sizzler International, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-10711 95-4307254
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
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6101 West Centinela Avenue, Suite 200, Culver City, CA 90230
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(310) 568-0135
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 5, 2000 Sizzler International, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued
a press release announcing that Thomas E. Metzger has been appointed President
and Chief Executive Officer of Sizzler USA, which press release is filed
herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated January 5, 2000.
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 hereunder duly authorized.
Sizzler International, Inc.
By: /s/ Steven R. Selcer
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Name: Steven R. Selcer
Title: Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: January 6, 2000
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EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
BULLETIN 6101 W. Centinela Ave., Suite 200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 568-0135
FROM: NYSE: SZ
FRB
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The Financial Relations Board, Inc.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
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AT THE COMPANY: AT THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD:
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Steven Selcer Paul Goodson Marjorie Ornston James Hoyne
Vice President and CFO General Information Media Inquiries Investor Contact
(310) 568-0135 (310) 442-0599 (310) 442-0599 (310) 442-0599
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, January 5, 2000
SIZZLER USA APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT
Addition Completes New Management Team
CULVER CITY, CA - January 5, 2000 - Sizzler International, Inc. (NYSE: SZ) today
announced that Thomas E. Metzger has been appointed President and Chief
Executive Officer of the company's flagship Sizzler USA unit.
Commenting on his decision to join Sizzler, Mr. Metzger said, "For many years,
Sizzler has been a household name throughout the Country. The opportunity to
participate in the return of the Sizzler brand to a quality grill concept is
very exciting. As we move forward, we will implement a number of operating
efficiencies and business development strategies to further grow the concept."
"When we began this search, we established some very stringent criteria that a
successful candidate would have to meet to become President of Sizzler USA",
said Charles Boppell, President and CEO of Sizzler USA's parent company Sizzler
International. "The most important factor in selecting Tom was his track record
of building strong management teams. Tom also has demonstrated success in
developing and implementing new menu items and associated operational
procedures. This was important since it is the heart of Sizzler's turnaround
strategy."
Metzger has over 15 years in the restaurant industry, progressing rapidly
through key management and executive positions. He started his career at
Wendy's International, where he rose from an entry-level position to Vice-
President of Franchise Operations. At
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Cinnabon, he served as Director of Operations and later was a Partner and COO of
a Cinnabon franchise organization. Metzger later served as Executive Vice-
President and COO of the largest Boston Market franchisee. In 1995, Metzger was
appointed President and CEO of Kenny Rogers Roasters International. Most
recently Metzger was the Founder, President, and CEO of Wrapsters, Inc, an
Atlanta based quick service restaurant concept.
Metzger holds a Masters of Science degree from LaSalle University in Hotel-
Restaurant, and undergraduate degrees in Hotel-Restaurant and in Marketing from
LaSalle University and Owens College, respectively.
About Sizzler
Sizzler International, Inc. operates, franchises or joint ventures 347 Sizzler
restaurants worldwide, in addition to the 101 KFC restaurants in Queensland,
Australia. Sizzler USA is the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Sizzler
International, which owns and operates or franchises 266 Sizzler restaurants in
the United States.
For more information on Sizzler International, Inc. via facsimile at no cost,
simply call 1-800-PRO-INFO and dial client code "SZ."
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