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 July 29, 2002 (July 26, 2002) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) RUBY TUESDAY, INC. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) GEORGIA 1-12454 63-0475239 - ---------------------------- ----------------- --------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 150 West Church Avenue, Maryville, Tennessee 37801 -------------------------------------------- ------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (865) 379-5700 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. On July 26, 2002, Ruby Tuesday, Inc. issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ------------- Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ------------ (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release of the Company dated July 26, 2002 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. Ruby Tuesday, Inc. By: /s/ Marguerite N. Duffy ----------------------------------- Name: Marguerite N. Duffy Title: Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer July 26, 2002 - ------------- (Date) EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ------------ 99.1 Press Release of the Company dated July 26, 2002.