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) April 1, 2004
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Commission File Number: 000-17962
Applebee's International, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 43-1461763
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
4551 W. 107th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
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(Address of principal executive offices and 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 5. Other Events
On April 1, 2004, Applebee's International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release entitled "Applebee's International, Inc. Names Mike Czinege as
CIO." The release contained the following information.
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: Laurie Ellison (913) 967-2718
For Immediate Release
Applebee's International, Inc. Names Mike Czinege as CIO
Overland Park, Kan., April 1, 2004 - Steve Lumpkin, chief financial officer, has
announced that Mike Czinege has been named to the newly created position of
senior vice president and chief information officer for Applebee's
International, Inc. (Nasdaq: APPB), the largest casual dining concept in the
world.
Most recently, Czinege served as executive vice president of North American
operations for Celerant Consulting. Prior to that, Czinege was vice president of
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (CGEY), one of the world's leading providers of
consulting, technology and outsourcing services. At CGEY, Czinege served as CEO
of the Telecommunications, Media and Network Outsourcing business. Czinege also
has held positions as a partner with Ernst & Young where he serviced a number of
large, multi-national clients, and at IBM where he was responsible for business
planning of decision support software.
Czinege has nearly three decades of industry and consulting experience in the
areas of manufacturing and supply chain management operations, business
planning, sales and marketing, and information systems. Czinege worked and
consulted in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, consumer
products and durable goods, chemicals, general manufacturing and healthcare.
"Mike is a respected strategic leader, as well known for his principles and
integrity as he is for his broad experience and superior results," said Lumpkin.
"With his hiring, Applebee's International continues its success in attracting
and retaining the best and brightest professionals from across disciplines. As a
result, our leadership bench continues to grow both wider and deeper."
"Applebee's is an exciting and high-growth company that is a recognized leader
in the industry," said Czinege. "I am thrilled to be part of the team that has
created such a dynamic and innovative company."
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ABOUT APPLEBEE'S: 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 more than 1,600 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49
states and nine international countries. Additional information on Applebee's
International can be found at the company's website (www.applebees.com).
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: April 2, 2004 By: /s/ Steven K. Lumpkin
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Steven K. Lumpkin
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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