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: August 16, 1999 (Date of earliest event reported) Sizzler International, Inc. --------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-10711 95-4307254 -------- ------- ---------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 6101 West Centinela Avenue, Suite 200, Culver City, CA 90230 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (310) 568-0135 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On August 16, 1999 Sizzler International, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing the naming of a new Chairman of the Board of Directors, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Vice President/General Counsel / Secretary and Vice President - Acquisitions and Development, which press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference. On August 16, 1999 Sizzler International, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release responding to a lawsuit filed by a former employee, which press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by this reference. On August 17, 1999 Sizzler International, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing an accelerated growth plan adopted by its new management team, which press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by this reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description - ----------- -------------- 99.1 Press Release dated August 16, 1999. 99.2 Press Release dated August 16, 1999. 99.3 Press Release dated August 17, 1999. 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 --------------------------- Name: Steven R. Selcer Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: August 18, 1999