EXHIBIT 99.1

N E W S B U L L E T I N
FROM:
[LOGO OF SIZZLER]

RE: SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
6101 W. Centinela Ave., Suite 200
The Financial Relations Board Culver City, CA 90230
- ----------------------------- (310) 568-0135
B S M G W O R L D W I D E NYSE: SZ

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AT THE COMPANY: AT THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD:

Charles Boppell Kim Forster Haris Tajyar Tricia Ross
President and CEO Vice President, Planning General Information Investor Contact
(310) 568-0135 (310) 568-0135 (310) 442-0599 (310) 442-0599
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2001

SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS RESIGNATION OF
PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SIZZLER USA SUBSIDIARY

Thomas Metzger Resigns Due to Family Responsibilities

Charles L. Boppell, President and CEO of Parent Company
Sizzler International Inc., to Assume Responsibilities in Interim

CULVER CITY, CA--March 27, 2001--Sizzler International, Inc. (NYSE: SZ) ) today
reported that Thomas E. Metzger has resigned his position as President and CEO
of Sizzler USA following his father's recent death which has required Mr.
Metzger's full attention to his family and family businesses. Charles L.
Boppell, President and CEO of Sizzler International Inc., will assume Mr.
Metzger's duties until a replacement is appointed.

"We would like to express our appreciation to Tom Metzger for his service to the
Sizzler organization," said Mr. Boppell. "Tom played a key role in
successfully repositioning the Sizzler concept as a quality grill and
steakhouse. With Tom at the helm, we upgraded steak quality, improved cooking
methods and updated training programs for all restaurant employees. During his
tenure, we also improved the quality of the Sizzler customer experience by
instituting a wide-scale remodeling effort, which has recently been completed.
We wish Tom and his family health and prosperity for their future and thank him
for his contributions to Sizzler," concluded Mr. Boppell.

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information purposes only and is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell
securities

About Sizzler

Sizzler International, Inc. operates, franchises or joint ventures 347
Sizzler(R) restaurants worldwide, in addition to 104 KFC(R) restaurants
primarily located in Queensland, Australia and 10 Oscar's in the southwest
United States.

To the extent that certain statements contained in this document may be deemed
under federal securities laws to be forward-looking statements, Sizzler intends
that they be subject to the safe-harbor applicable to forward-looking statements
under such laws.

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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