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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 (Date of Earliest
Event Reported): August 16, 1996
CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-19649 58-1654960
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
600 Cleveland Street, 8th Floor
Clearwater, Florida 34615
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 813-441-3500
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 30, 1996, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. ("Checkers")
announced that a capital management firm had successfully consummated the
acquisition of its outstanding debt under its credit facility and that waivers
of default were granted through August 15, 1996. Checkers announced on August
16, 1996, that the negotiations on restructuring this debt with the new lending
group continue and that the default waivers have been extended through August
30, 1996.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS, INC.
By: /s/ Albert J. DiMarco
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Albert J. DiMarco
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: August 16, 1996
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