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): March
6, 2008
BJ’S
RESTAURANTS, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California |
0-21423 |
33-0485615 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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7755 Center Avenue Suite 300 Huntington Beach, California |
92647 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code: (714) 500-2400
(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 8.01 Other Events
On March 6, 2008, BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., a California corporation (the "Registrant"), issued a press release titled, "BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. To Present at March Conferences; Also Comments on its Short-Term Investment Holdings." The press release issued by the Registrant in connection with the announcement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 6, 2008 |
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.
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BJ’S RESTAURANTS, INC. |
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March 6, 2008 |
(Registrant) |
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By: |
/s/ GERALD W. DEITCHLE |
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Gerald W. Deitchle |
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Chief Executive Officer, President
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By: |
/s/ GREGORY S. LEVIN |
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Gregory S. Levin |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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