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) October 18, 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 October 18, 2006, Applebee's International, Inc. (the "Company") issued
a press release entitled "Applebee's International to Broadcast Third 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 Third Quarter 2006
Earnings Conference Call Over the Internet
OVERLAND PARK, KAN., October 18, 2006 -- Applebee's International, Inc.
(Nasdaq:APPB) will be releasing third quarter 2006 earnings after the market
closes on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Comparable sales for both the September
and October fiscal periods will be included in the release. The company will
host a conference call to review the results on Thursday morning, October 26,
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 CityplaceOverland Park,
StateKan., develops, franchises and operates restaurants under the Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar brand, the largest casual dining concept in the world.
As of September 24, 2006, there were 1,884 Applebee's restaurants operating
system-wide in 49 states and 17 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: October 18, 2006 By:/s/ Steven K. Lumpkin
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Steven K. Lumpkin
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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