================================================================================ 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): November 18, 2004 ----------------- CBRL GROUP, INC. Tennessee 0-25225 62-1749513 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 305 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087 (615) 444-5533 Check the appropriate box 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.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 18, 2004, CBRL Group, Inc. issued the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which by this reference is incorporated herein as if copied verbatim, with respect to first quarter results, current sales trends and earnings guidance for the first fiscal quarter of 2005, other information and the conference call to be held to discuss this information. Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. The information set forth in Item 2.02 above is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements. None (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. None (c) Exhibits. 99 Press Release issued by CBRL Group, Inc. dated November 18, 2004 Reporting First Quarter Results and Sales Trends and Earnings Guidance. SIGNATURE 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. Dated: November 18, 2004 CBRL GROUP, INC. By: /s/ James F. Blackstock ------------------------------------ Name: James F. Blackstock Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary