FORM 10-Q

                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                         Washington, D. C. 20549

(Mark One)

[x]  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
               SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended May 31,November 30, 1997

OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from____________________to__________________________from __________________________ to _________________

Commission file number:  1-8308

                              LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC.                    
______________________________________________________________________________
                (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            Delaware                                           74-1335253
_____________________________                          __________________________________________________________                        __________________
(State or other jurisdiction of                            (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                             Identification No.)

             2211 Northeast Loop 410, P. O. Box 33069
                 San Antonio, Texas                             78265-3069
______________________________________________________________________________
             (Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip Code)

                                  210/654-9000
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                (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

______________________________________________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                     Yes  Xx                 No     
                         ___                   ___

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

      Common Stock:  23,266,37423,270,675 shares outstanding as of May 31,November 30, 1997
                     (exclusive of 4,136,6934,132,392 treasury shares)

                       Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements.

                            LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC. 
           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS 
                                (UNAUDITED)
                                                          Three Months Ended
                                                             Nine Months Ended
                                         May 31,                May 31,November 30,
                                                          1997          1996
                                                          1997      1996
                                    _______   _______     ________   ___________          ____
                                                        (Amounts in thousands
                                                        except per share data) 

Sales                                                   $127,630  $117,132     $368,747  $334,304$124,672     $122,287 

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of food                                            30,978    28,090       90,021    81,30331,857       30,389 
  Payroll and related costs                               37,265    31,902      108,544    92,20039,310       36,011 
  Occupancy and other operating expenses                  38,317    34,266      111,547    98,60938,008       36,906 
  General and administrative expenses                      6,337     5,320       17,517    15,5845,274        5,563 
                                                         _______      _______
                                                         _______   _______

                                    112,897    99,578      327,629   287,696
                                    _______   _______114,449      108,869 
                                                         _______      _______
     Income from operations                               14,733    17,554       41,118    46,60810,223       13,418 

Interest expense                                          (1,078)     (460)      (2,686)   (1,659)(1,266)        (653)
Other income, net                                            926       424        1,680     1,147
                                    _______    ______681          301 
                                                         _______      _______
     Income before income taxes                            14,581    17,518       40,112    46,0969,638       13,066 

Provision for income taxes                                 4,998     6,554       13,959    17,245
                                    _______   _______3,431        4,900 
                                                         _______      _______
     Net income                                            $  9,583  $ 10,964     $ 26,153  $ 28,8516,207        8,166 

Retained earnings at beginning of period                 276,140      267,374 

Cash dividends                                            (4,654)      (4,647)

Treasury stock transactions                                  (65)        (261)
                                                         _______      _______
Retained earnings at end of period                      $277,628     $270,632 
                                                         _______      _______
Net income per share                                        $.41      $.46        $1.12     $1.23
                                    _______   _______$.27         $.35
                                                         _______      _______
Cash dividendsdividend per share                                     $.20         $.18         $.60      $.54
                                    _______   _______$.20
                                                         _______      _______
Average number of shares outstanding                      23,366    23,887       23,453    23,54823,269       23,614

See accompanying notes.
                      Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

Item 1.  Financial Statements (continued).

                          LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC.
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (UNAUDITED)


                                              May 31,November 30,         August 31,
                                                  1997                1996
                                                     _______       _______1997  
                                                  ____                ____
                                                  (Thousands of dollars)
                                        ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                     $  6,7662,246             $  2,6876,430 
  Trade accounts and other receivables               538           541942                  510 
  Food and supply inventories                      4,624         4,5174,818                4,507 
  Prepaid expenses                                 3,816         3,1954,017                3,586 
  Deferred income taxes                            953           4181,017                  937 
                                                 _______              _______ 
    Total current assets                          16,697        11,35813,040               15,970 

Property held for sale                            10,484               12,680 
Investments and other assets - at cost             21,050        12,3437,879                6,111 
Property, plant, and equipment - at cost, net    338,064       311,589335,728              334,017 
                                                 _______              _______
                                                $375,811      $335,290$367,131             $368,778 
                                                 _______              _______

                         LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable - trade                      $ 10,44811,769             $ 14,56813,584 
  Dividends payable                                4,654                4,653         4,796 
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities          22,604        24,33623,649               25,038 
  Income taxes payable                             3,828         2,7544,875                2,406 
                                                 _______              _______
    Total current liabilities                     41,533        46,45444,947               45,681 

Long-term debt                                    90,000        41,00081,000               84,000 
Deferred income taxes and other credits           23,079        22,16320,749               20,257 

Shareholders' equity:
  Common stock                                     8,769                8,769 
  Paid-in capital                                 26,945               26,945 
  Retained earnings                              278,499       267,374277,628              276,140 
  Less cost of treasury stock                    (92,907)             (93,014)      (77,415)
                                                 _______              _______
    Total shareholders' equity                   221,199       225,673220,435              218,840 
                                                 _______              _______
                                                $375,811      $335,290$367,131             $368,778 
                                                 _______              _______
See accompanying notes.
                       Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

Item 1.  Financial Statements (continued).

                             LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC. 
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                                        NineThree Months Ended
                                                           May 31,November 30, 
                                                       1997            1996
                                                       ______       __________            ____
                                                      (Thousands of dollars)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income                                         $26,153      $28,851$   6,207      $   8,166
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                      14,913       13,2075,112          4,831
      Decrease in accrued expenses
       and other liabilities                            (1,617)        (860)(1,389)        (3,564)
      Other, net                                        (1,354)       1,368
                                                         ______       ______(1,414)         1,970
                                                       _______        _______
        Net cash provided by operating activities        38,095       42,566
                                                         ______       ______8,516         11,403

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from disposal of property plant, 
     and equipment                                        2,300held for sale       2,738            ---
  Purchases of land held for future use                   (12,134)      (4,925)(948)       (10,072)
  Purchases of property, plant, and equipment           (40,839)     (26,558)
                                                         ______       ______(6,879)       (20,947)
                                                       _______        _______
        Net cash used in investing activities           (50,673)     (31,483)
                                                         ______       ______(5,089)       (31,019)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    under stock option plan                                 2,878       13,785
  Net payments of short-term borrowings                     ---      (57,000)42            950 
  Proceeds from long-term debt                         760,000      139,000189,000        220,000 
  Reductions of long-term debt                        (711,000)     (99,000)(192,000)      (177,000)
  Purchases of treasury stock                              (21,077)         ---        (18,260)
  Dividends paid                                        (14,144)     (12,648)(4,653)        (4,784)
                                                       _______        _______
        Net cash provided by (used in)
         financing activities                           16,657      (15,863)(7,611)        20,906
                                                       _______        _____________
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    4,079       (4,780)(4,184)         1,290
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         6,430          2,687 
                                                       12,392
                                                         ______       _____________        _______
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period           $   6,7662,246      $   7,612
                                                         ______       ______3,977 
                                                       _______        _______

See accompanying notes.
                      Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

Item 1.  Financial Statements (continued).

                            
                          LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC.
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               For the Nine Months Ended May 31, 1997 and 1996
                                    
                                 (UNAUDITED)

Total Common Stock Paid-in Retained Shareholders' Issued Treasury Capital Earnings Equity ______ ________ _______ ________ _____________ (Thousands of dollars) Balance at August 31, 1995 $8,769 $(91,983) $26,945 $248,973 $192,704 Net income for the period --- --- --- 28,851 28,851 Common stock issued under employee benefit plans, net of shares tendered in partial payment and including tax benefits --- 17,791 --- (2,813) 14,978 Cash dividends --- --- --- (12,791) (12,791) ______ ________ _______ ________ ________ Balance at May 31, 1996 $8,769 $(74,192) $26,945 $262,220 $223,742 ______ ________ _______ ________ ________ Balance at August 31, 1996 $8,769 $(77,415) $26,945 $267,374 $225,673 Net income for the period --- --- --- 26,153 26,153 Common stock issued under employee benefit plans, net of shares tendered in partial payment and including tax benefits --- 4,320 --- (1,027) 3,293 Cash dividends --- --- --- (14,001) (14,001) Purchases of treasury stock --- (19,919) --- --- (19,919) ______ ________ _______ ________ ________ Balance at May 31, 1997 $8,769 $(93,014) $26,945 $278,499 $221,199 ______ ________ _______ ________ ________ See accompanying notes. /TABLE Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued) Item 1. Financial Statements (continued). LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS May 31, 1997 (UNAUDITED) Note 1: All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Note 2: Effective February 1, 1997, Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. was restructured into a holding company. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Note 3: In March 1997 the Board of Directors authorized the purchase in the open market of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company's outstanding common stock through December 31, 1998. During the quarter ended May 31, 1997, the Company purchased 149,700 shares of its common stock at a cost of $2,816,000, which are being held as treasury stock. Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued) Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Liquidity and Capital Resources _______________________________ Cash and cash equivalents increased by $4,079,000 from the end of the preceding fiscal year to May 31, 1997. All capital expenditures for fiscal 1997 are being funded from cash flows from operations, cash equivalents, and long-term debt. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended May 31, 1997, were $52,973,000, including approximately $14 million for the purchase of 20 cafeteria locations from Triangle FoodService Corporation, formerly Wyatt Cafeterias, Inc. As of May 31, 1997, the Company owned 15 undeveloped land sites and four land sites on which cafeterias are under construction. During the nine months ended May 31, 1997, the Company purchased 897,500 shares of its common stock at a cost of $19,919,000, which are being held as treasury stock. To complete the treasury stock purchases and fund capital expenditures, the Company required external financing and borrowed funds under a $100,000,000 line-of-credit agreement. As of May 31, 1997, the amount outstanding under this line of credit was $90,000,000. The Company believes that additional financing from external sources can be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company in the event such financing is required. Results of Operations _____________________ Quarter ended May 31, 1997 compared to the quarter ended May 31, 1996. ______________________________________________________________________ Sales increased $10,498,000, or 9.0%, due to the addition of 25 new cafeterias in fiscal 1997 and 18 in fiscal 1996. The sales increase from new cafeterias was partially offset by a decrease in average sales volume at cafeterias opened over one year. Cost of food increased $2,888,000, or 10.3%, due primarily to the increase in sales. As a percentage of sales, food costs were slightly higher versus the prior year due to couponing in several markets. Payroll and related costs increased $5,363,000, or 16.8%, due primarily to the increase in sales, the higher Federal minimum wage effective October 1, 1996, and higher wage costs associated with the significant increase in expansion over the prior year. Labor costs are typically higher in new units due to the significant amount of training and turnover during the first year of operation. Occupancy and other operating expenses increased $4,051,000, or 11.8%, due primarily to the increase in sales, higher utility costs, and the opening of four new cafeterias. General and administrative expenses increased $1,017,000, or 19.1%, due primarily to a lump sum retirement agreement and higher legal and professional fees. Interest expense increased $618,000 due to higher borrowings under the line-of-credit agreement. The provision for income taxes decreased $1,556,000, or 23.7%, due primarily to state tax savings as a result of the restructuring, higher jobs tax credits, and lower income from operations. The effective income tax rate decreased from 37.4% to 34.3%. Nine months ended May 31, 1997 compared to the nine months ended May 31, 1996. ______________________________________________________________________________ Sales increased $34,443,000, or 10.3%, due primarily to the addition of 25 new cafeterias in fiscal 1997 and 18 in fiscal 1996. The sales increase from new cafeterias was partially offset by a decrease in average sales volume at cafeterias opened over one year. Cost of food increased $8,718,000, or 10.7%, due primarily to the increase in sales. Payroll and related costs increased $16,344,000, or 17.7%, due primarily to the increase in sales, the higher Federal minimum wage effective October 1, 1996, and higher wage costs associated with the significant increase in expansion over the prior year. Labor costs are typically higher in new units due to the significant amount of training and turnover during the first year of operation. Occupancy and other operating expenses increased $12,938,000, or 13.1%, due primarily to the increase in sales, higher utility costs, and the opening of 25 new cafeterias, plus two relocations. All preopening and other start-up costs are expensed as incurred, including costs for the initial shipments of china, silverware, and glassware. The total impact of opening the 25 new locations caused net income for the nine months ended May 31, 1997, to be lower by approximately $.105 per share. The increases in occupancy and other operating expenses were partially offset by lower managers' salaries which are based on the profitablility of the cafeterias. General and administrative expenses increased $1,933,000, or 12.4%, due primarily to a lump sum retirement agreement, higher legal and professional fees, higher manager trainee salaries, and higher moving expenses associated with the increased expansion. Interest expense increased $1,027,000 due to higher borrowings under the line-of-credit agreement. The provision for income taxes decreased $3,286,000, or 19.1%, due primarily to state tax savings as a result of the restructuring, higher jobs tax credits, and lower income from operations. The effective income tax rate decreased from 37.4% to 34.8%. Other Matters _____________ The Company has started a process to evaluate its low-performing units and sites held for future development which it expects to complete during the fourth quarter. While the Company is unable to predict the outcome of this evaluation, it is possible that charges related to asset write-downs, impairments, and other associated matters may result. Forward-Looking Statements __________________________ The Company wishes to caution readers that various factors could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made from time to time in news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements, and other written communications (including the preceding sections of this Management's Discussion and Analysis), as well as oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company. Except for historical information, matters discussed in such oral and written communications are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to general business conditions, the impact of competition, the success of operating initiatives, changes in the cost and supply of food and labor, the seasonality of the Company's business, taxes, inflation, and governmental regulations. Part II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits 2 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 1, 1991, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation (filed as Exhibit 2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(a) Certificate of Incorporation of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as in effect February 28, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(b) Bylaws of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., as currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 3(c) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(a) Description of Common Stock Purchase Rights of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. in Form 8-A (filed April 17, 1991, effective April 26, 1991, File No. 1-8308, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(b) Amendment No. 1 dated December 19, 1991, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(c) Amendment No. 2 dated February 7, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(d) Amendment No. 3 dated May 29, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(e) Credit Agreement dated February 27, 1996, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(f) First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 24, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(a) Form of Deferred Compensation Agreement entered into between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1981, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(b) Form of Amendment to Deferred Compensation Agreement between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers and former officers adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(c) Annual Incentive Plan for Area Vice Presidents of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 19, 1983 (filed as Exhibit 10(d) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1983, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(d) Amendment to Annual Incentive Plan for Area Vice Presidents of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(e) Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 19, 1983 (filed as Exhibit 10(e) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1983, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(f) Amendment to Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(g) Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 12, 1984 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(h) Amendment to Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(i) Employment Contract dated January 8, 1988, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and George H. Wenglein (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1988, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(j) Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1989, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(k) Amendment to Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(l) Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 27, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10(g) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(m) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby' Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(m) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(n) Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 13, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(o) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(o) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(p) Employment Contract dated January 12, 1996, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and John B. Lahourcade (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(q) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated May 30, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(j) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(r) Amendment to Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(s) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan Trust dated July 18, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(t) Retirement Agreement dated March 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Ralph Erben (filed as Exhibit 10(t) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 11 Statement re computation of per share earnings. (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which this report is filed. 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 thereunto duly authorized. LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC. (Registrant) By: DAVID B. DAVISS ______________________________ David B. Daviss Acting Chief Executive Officer By: LAURA M. BISHOP ______________________________ Laura M. Bishop Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: July 1, 1997 EXHIBIT INDEX Number Document 2 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 1, 1991, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation (filed as Exhibit 2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(a) Certificate of Incorporation of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as in effect February 28, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(b) Bylaws of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., as currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 3(c) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(a) Description of Common Stock Purchase Rights of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. in Form 8-A (filed April 17, 1991, effective April 26, 1991, File No. 1-8308,LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 1997 (UNAUDITED) Note 1: The accompanying unaudited financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and, consequently, do not include all of the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in Luby's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1997. The accounting policies used in preparing these consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in Luby's annual report on Form 10-K. Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued) Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Liquidity and Capital Resources _______________________________ Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $4,184,000 from the end of the preceding fiscal year to November 30, 1997. All capital expenditures for fiscal 1998 are being funded from cash flows from operations, cash equivalents, and long-term debt. Capital expenditures for the three months ended November 30, 1997, were $7,827,000. As of November 30, 1997, the Company owned four undeveloped land sites and two Water Street joint venture restaurants were under construction. During fiscal year 1997 the Company purchased 897,500 shares of its common stock at a cost of $19,918,000, which are being held as treasury stock. To complete the treasury stock purchases and fund capital expenditures, the Company required external financing and borrowed funds under a $125,000,000 line-of-credit agreement. As of November 30, 1997, the amount outstanding under this line of credit was $81,000,000. The Company believes that additional financing from external sources can be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company in the event such financing is required. Results of Operations _____________________ Quarter ended November 30, 1997 compared to the quarter ended November 30, 1996. _________________________________________________________________________ Sales increased $2,385,000, or 2.0%, due to the addition of five new cafeterias in fiscal 1998 and 27 in fiscal 1997. The sales increase from new cafeterias was partially offset by a decrease in sales volume at cafeterias opened over one year and the closing of four units, two in August 1997 and two in September 1997. Cost of food increased $1,468,000, or 4.8%, due primarily to the increase in sales. As a percentage of sales, food costs were higher versus the prior year due to product promotions featured during the period. Payroll and related costs increased $3,299,000, or 9.2%, due primarily to the increase in sales and the higher federal minimum wage which increased first on October 1, 1996, and again on September 1, 1997. Occupancy and other operating expenses increased $1,102,000, or 3.0%, due primarily to the increase in sales and higher group insurance costs. With the decline in same-store sales, certain fixed expenses in this category have increased as a percentage of sales, including depreciation, property taxes, utilities, and repairs. These increases were partially offset by lower preopening expenses due to fewer new store openings as compared to the prior year. General and administrative expenses decreased $289,000, or 5.2%, due primarily to a lower profit sharing contribution estimated for fiscal 1998 as compared to the estimate of the contribution for the same period in the prior year. Interest expense increased $613,000 over the first quarter of fiscal 1997 due to higher average borrowings under the line-of-credit agreement and lower capitalized interest on qualifying properties as a result of less construction in the current period. The provision for income taxes decreased $1,469,000, or 30.0%, due primarily to lower income from operations and state tax savings as a result of restructuring into a holding company. The effective income tax rate decreased from 37.5% to 35.6%. Part I -FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued) Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued). Forward-Looking Statements __________________________ The Company wishes to caution readers that various factors could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made from time to time in news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements, and other written communications (including the preceding sections of this Management's Discussion and Analysis), as well as oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company. Except for historical information, matters discussed in such oral and written communications are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to general business conditions, the impact of competition, the success of operating initiatives, changes in the cost and supply of food and labor, the seasonality of the Company's business, taxes, inflation, and governmental regulations. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. There has been no material change in the information required by Item 305 of Regulation S-K since the end of the preceding fiscal year. Part II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits 2 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 1, 1991, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation (filed as Exhibit 2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(a) Certificate of Incorporation of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as in effect February 28, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(b) Bylaws of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., as currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 3(c) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(a) Description of Common Stock Purchase Rights of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. in Form 8-A (filed April 17, 1991, effective April 26, 1991, File No.1-8308, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(b) Amendment No. 1 dated December 19, 1991, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(c) Amendment No. 2 dated February 7, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(d) Amendment No. 3 dated May 29, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(e) Credit Agreement dated February 27, 1996, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(f) First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 24, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(g) ISDA Master Agreement dated June 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and NationsBank, N.A., with Schedule and Confirmation dated July 7, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4(g) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(h) ISDA Master Agreement dated July 2, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Texas Commerce Bank National Association, with Schedule and Confirmation dated July 2, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(i) Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated July 3, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(a) Form of Deferred Compensation Agreement entered into between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1981, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(b) Form of Amendment to Deferred Compensation Agreement between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers and former officers adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(c) Annual Incentive Plan for Area Vice Presidents of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 19, 1983 (filed as Exhibit 10(d) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1983, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(d) Amendment to Annual Incentive Plan for Area Vice Presidents of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(e) Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 19, 1983 (filed as Exhibit 10(e) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1983, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(f) Amendment to Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(g) Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 12, 1984 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(h) Amendment to Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(i) Employment Contract dated January 8, 1988, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and George H. Wenglein (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1988, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(j) Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1989, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(k) Amendment to Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(l) Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 27, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10(g) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(m) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(m) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(n) Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 13, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(o) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(o) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(p) Employment Contract dated January 12, 1996, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and John B. Lahourcade (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(q) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated May 30, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(j) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(r) Amendment to Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(s) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan Trust dated July 18, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(t) Retirement Agreement dated March 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Ralph Erben (filed as Exhibit 10(t) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(u) Employment Agreement dated September 15, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Barry J.C. Parker (filed as Exhibit 10(u) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(v) Term Promissory Note of Barry J.C. Parker in favor of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., dated November 10, 1997, in the original principal sum of $199,999.00 (filed as Exhibit 10(v) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(w) Stock Agreement dated November 10, 1997, between Barry J.C. Parker and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(w) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 11 Statement re computation of per share earnings. (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which this report is filed. 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 thereunto duly authorized. LUBY'S CAFETERIAS, INC. (Registrant) By: BARRY J.C. PARKER _____________________________ Barry J.C. Parker President and Chief Executive Officer By: LAURA M. BISHOP _____________________________ Laura M. Bishop Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: January 7, 1998 EXHIBIT INDEX Number Document 2 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 1, 1991, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation (filed as Exhibit 2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(a) Certificate of Incorporation of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as in effect February 28, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(b) Bylaws of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., as currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 3(c) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(a) Description of Common Stock Purchase Rights of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. in Form 8-A (filed April 17, 1991, effective April 26, 1991, File No.1-8308, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(b) Amendment No. 1 dated December 19, 1991, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(c) Amendment No. 2 dated February 7, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(d) Amendment No. 3 dated May 29, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(e) Credit Agreement dated February 27, 1996, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(f) First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 24, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(g) ISDA Master Agreement dated June 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and NationsBank, N.A., with Schedule and Confirmation dated July 7, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4(g) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(h) ISDA Master Agreement dated July 2, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Texas Commerce Bank National Association, with Schedule and Confirmation dated July 2, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(i) Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated July 3, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(a) Form of Deferred Compensation Agreement entered into between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1981, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(b) Form of Amendment to Deferred Compensation Agreement between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers and former officers adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(c) Annual Incentive Plan for Area Vice Presidents of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 19, 1983 (filed as Exhibit 10(d) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1983, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(d) Amendment to Annual Incentive Plan for Area Vice Presidents of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(e) Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 19, 1983 (filed as Exhibit 10(e) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1983, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(f) Amendment to Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(g) Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 12, 1984 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(h) Amendment to Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(i) Employment Contract dated January 8, 1988, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and George H. Wenglein (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1988, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(j) Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1989, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(k) Amendment to Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(l) Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 27, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10(g) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(m) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(m) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(n) Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 13, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(o) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(o) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(p) Employment Contract dated January 12, 1996, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and John B. Lahourcade (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(q) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated May 30, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(j) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(r) Amendment to Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(s) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan Trust dated July 18, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(t) Retirement Agreement dated March 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Ralph Erben (filed as Exhibit 10(t) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(u) Employment Agreement dated September 15, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Barry J.C. Parker (filed as Exhibit 10(u) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(v) Term Promissory Note of Barry J.C. Parker in favor of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., dated November 10, 1997, in the original principal sum of $199,999.00 (filed as Exhibit 10(v) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(w) Stock Agreement dated November 10, 1997, between Barry J.C. Parker and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(w) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 11 Statement re computation of per share earnings.