-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, DIAe/8YVqDRRRxHmgciVjivYNtLd+EciJaUTI+q9l2zudhDOlO2ZM3kW7kgKanmc CJ87eFEBJfplWRzM08862Q== 0000853665-07-000147.txt : 20070716 0000853665-07-000147.hdr.sgml : 20070716 20070716144028 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000853665-07-000147 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070716 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070716 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070716 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: APPLEBEES INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000853665 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812] IRS NUMBER: 431461763 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-17962 FILM NUMBER: 07981189 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4551 W 107TH ST STE 100 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66207 BUSINESS PHONE: 9139674000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4551 W 107TH STREET STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66207 8-K 1 june2007sales8k.txt JUNE COMP SALES, Q2 EARNINGS GUIDANCE 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) July 16, 2007 ----------------------------------------------- APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) DELAWARE 000-17962 43-1461763 - ------------------------------ ---------------- ------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 4551 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66207 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (913) 967-4000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) None - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act 17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On July 16, 2007, Applebee's International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release entitled "Applebee's International Reports June Comparable Sales; Provides Guidance on Second Quarter Earnings Per Share." The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith: 99.1 Applebee's International Reports June Comparable Sales; Provides Guidance on Second Quarter Earnings Per Share. .. 2 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. Date: July 16, 2007 APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: /s/ Steven K. Lumpkin ------------------------------- Steven K. Lumpkin Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Strategy Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Applebee's International Reports June Comparable Sales; Provides Guidance on Second Quarter Earnings Per Share. 4 EX-99 3 junesalespr.txt EX. 99.1 JUNE COMP SALES AND Q2 EG PR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carol DiRaimo, Vice President of Investor Relations (913) 967-4109 Applebee's International Reports June Comparable Sales; Provides Guidance on Second Quarter Earnings Per Share OVERLAND PARK, KAN., July 16, 2007 -- Applebee's International, Inc. (Nasdaq:APPB) today reported comparable sales for the five-week period ended July 1, 2007. System-wide domestic comparable sales decreased 0.3 percent for the June period, as did comparable sales for domestic franchise restaurants. Comparable sales for company restaurants decreased 0.2 percent, reflecting a decrease in guest traffic of between 3.0 to 3.5 percent, combined with a higher average check. As previously announced, a price increase of approximately 1.3 percent was taken at the beginning of the June period. System-wide domestic comparable sales for the second quarter of 2007 decreased 0.9 percent. Comparable sales for company restaurants decreased 1.2 percent and domestic franchise restaurant comparable sales decreased 0.8 percent for the quarter. System-wide domestic comparable sales for the year-to-date period through June have decreased 2.5 percent, with domestic franchise restaurant comparable sales down 2.4 percent and company comparable restaurant sales down 2.9 percent. Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2007 are expected to be approximately $0.30, including discontinued operations, impairment and other restaurant closure costs, and strategic alternative expenses of approximately $0.03 per share. The company will release complete second quarter 2007 results after the market closes on August 1, 2007. A conference call will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 10:00 am. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and a replay will be available shortly after the call on the "Investors" section of the company's website (www.applebees.com). Applebee's International, Inc., headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., develops, franchises and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar brand, the largest casual dining concept in the world. As of July 1, 2007, there were 1,943 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states, 16 international countries, and one U.S. territory, of which 508 were company-owned. Additional information on Applebee's International can be found at the company's website (www.applebees.com). # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----