SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 report): September 23,
2004
RYAN'S RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Carolina 0-10943 57-0657895
(State or other (Commission (IRS
Employer
jurisdiction of File Number)
Identification
incorporation) No.)
405 Lancaster Avenue (29650)
Post Office Box 100
Greer, SC 29652
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 879-
1000
Ryan's Family Steak Houses, Inc.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events Regulation FD Disclosure
Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYAN) mourns the passing of
a dear friend and member of its Board of Directors whose death was
confirmed on Thursday, September 23, 2004. James D. Cockman was a
member of Ryan's board since 1989. Having served as the Chairman
of the Sara Lee Food Service Division of Sara Lee Corporation from
1989 to 1992, Mr. Cockman brought a wealth of experience, sound
judgment and practical knowledge to Ryan's. His presence will be
greatly missed.
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.
RYAN'S RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/Janet J. Gleitz
Name: Janet J. Gleitz
Title: Corporate Secretary
Date: September 27, 2004