UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 23, 2008
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Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported)

THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-14893	13-4038356
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Pepsi Way, Somers, NY 10589
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(914) 767-6000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 23, 2008, The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. announced its financial results for its first quarter of 2008 as described in the press release furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)       Not Applicable.

(b)       Not Applicable.

(c)       Not Applicable.

(d)       Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated April 23, 2008, which is being furnished hereto pursuant to Item 2.02.

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.

			THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, INC.
			(Registrant)
Date:	April 23, 2008	By:	/s/ David Yawman
			(Signature)
			David Yawman, Vice President,
			Associate General Counsel and Assistant
			Secretary