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 19, 2006
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE 000-17962 43-1461763
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4551 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(913) 967-4000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 19, 2006, Applebee's International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release entitled "Applebee's International to Broadcast Second Quarter
2006 Earnings Conference Call Over the Internet." The press release is included
below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carol DiRaimo, Vice President of Investor Relations
(913) 967-4109
Applebee's International to Broadcast Second Quarter 2006
Earnings Conference Call Over the Internet
OVERLAND PARK, KAN., July 19, 2006 -- Applebee's International, Inc.
(Nasdaq:APPB) will be releasing second quarter 2006 earnings after the market
closes on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Comparable sales for both the June and July
fiscal periods will be included in the release. The company will host a
conference call to review the results on Thursday morning, July 27, 2006, at
10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time), which will be broadcast live
over the Internet.
To listen to the conference call, please go to the Investors section of the
company's website (www.applebees.com) at least 15 minutes prior to the
commencement of the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio
software. A replay will be available shortly after the call.
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. There are currently
1,863 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states and 16
international countries. Additional information on Applebee's International can
be found at the company's website (www.applebees.com).
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: July 19, 2006 By:/s/ Steven K. Lumpkin
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Steven K. Lumpkin
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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