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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): October 11, 2001
FURR'S RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-10725 75-2350724
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
3001 E. PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH HIGHWAY
RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75082
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 978-808-2974
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 11, 2001, Furr's Restaurant Group, Inc. (the "Company")
announced the appointment of Craig Miller to the position of President and
Chief Executive Officer and his election as a member of the Company's Board
of Directors. Further details are set forth in the Press Release filed
herewith as Exhibit No.99.1.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 11, 2001.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
FURR'S RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Paul G. Hargett
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Paul G. Hargett
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 17, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 11, 2001.
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