[8-K] Ark Restaurants Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ark Restaurants Corp. furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K stating it issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with that press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing. The 8-K clarifies that the exhibit is furnished, not "filed," and that, aside from historical information, the press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.

The report is signed by the Chief Executive Officer, indicating the company met disclosure formalities but does not include financial tables or the earnings figures within the 8-K itself; readers must consult Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed results.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: The 8-K furnishes Ark's Q3 2025 earnings press release but contains no financial data itself.

The filing notifies investors that a press release announcing third-quarter 2025 results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and explicitly states the exhibit is furnished, not filed. The document warns that the press release includes forward-looking statements and refers readers to the press release for historical figures. Because the 8-K does not present revenues, earnings, or other metrics, it provides limited standalone information for valuation or trading decisions.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Ark complied with disclosure procedures by furnishing the earnings release and executing the Form 8-K via the CEO.

The Form 8-K attaches the third-quarter 2025 results press release as Exhibit 99.1 and includes the required signature by the Chief Executive Officer. The filing clarifies that except for historical items the press release contains forward-looking statements and is furnished for disclosure purposes. From a governance perspective, the filing demonstrates procedural compliance but does not itself change governance or control arrangements.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

______________________

FORM 8-K 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2025

ARK RESTAURANTS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

New York			1-09453			13-3156768
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

85 Fifth Avenue

New York, New York 10003

(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 206-8800

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:

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[   ]						Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share			ARKR			The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b of this chapter).

       Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 11, 2025 Ark Restaurants Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter of 2025. A copy of the press release titled “Ark Restaurants Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2025 (the "Press Release") is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Except for historical information contained in the press release as an exhibit hereto, the press release contains forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. Please refer to the cautionary note in the press release regarding these forward-looking statements.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated August 11, 2025

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

			ARK RESTAURANTS CORP.
			By:			/s/ Michael Weinstein
						Name: Michael Weinstein
						Title: Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 11, 2025

FAQ

What did ARKR disclose in this Form 8-K?

Ark Restaurants (ARKR) disclosed that it issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter of 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the press release attached to the 8-K considered filed with the SEC?

No. The 8-K states the information in Item 2.02 and the press release are furnished, not filed, and are not incorporated by reference in other filings except by specific reference.

Does the 8-K include the company’s financial statements or earnings figures?

No. The 8-K does not include financial tables or earnings data; it refers readers to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the financial results.

Does the press release contain forward-looking statements?

Yes. The 8-K states the press release contains forward-looking statements and refers readers to the cautionary note in the press release regarding related risks and uncertainties.

Who signed the Form 8-K for Ark Restaurants?

The Form 8-K is signed on behalf of Ark Restaurants by Michael Weinstein, Chief Executive Officer.