UNITED STATES 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): November 4, 1998 Restaurant Teams International, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State of Texas 001-13559 75-2337102 (State of incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1705 E. Whaley Longview, Texas 75605 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) No change (Former name of address, if changed since last report). Item 4. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. On March 4, 1999, the Registrant ended its relationship with its independent auditors, Lane, Gorman, Trubitt, LLP, effective as of that date. There have been no disagreements with Lane, Gorman, Trubitt, LLP on any matter of accounting principles, practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure or any reportable event. The change is being made to maximize economies of scale relative to acquisitions in process and anticipated. The registrant's audit committee has now engaged Ernst & Young LLP, effective March 5, 1999. The registrant has not consulted Ernst & Young LLP prior to such appointment with respect to any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, auditing scope or procedure, or any disagreement with Lane, Gorman, Trubitt, LLP. The registrant has authorized Lane, Gorman, Trubitt, LLP to respond fully to the inquires of Ernst & Young LLP. Attached as an exhibit with this filing report is the Lane, Gorman, Trubitt, LLP letter addressed to the SEC, as required by Item 304 (a) (3) of Regulation S-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. None (b) Pro Forma Financial Information None (c) Exhibits 16.1 Letter re change in Certifying Accountant. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Restaurant Teams International, Inc. Date: November 4, 1998 By: /s/ Stanley L. Swanson -------------------- Stanley L. Swanson Chief Executive Officer (Signature) Date: November 4, 1998 By: /s/ Curtis A. Swanson ------------------ Curtis A. Swanson Chief Financial Officer (Signature) INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description 16.1 Letter re change in Certifying Accountant