Flanigan’s (NYSE: BDL) COO August Bucci to step down but stay on board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc. reported that on August 21, 2025, August H. Bucci notified the company of his intention to resign as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, effective December 31, 2025. He has indicated that he plans to continue serving on the company’s Board of Directors. This change means he will step back from day-to-day management responsibilities while remaining involved in overall oversight and strategic direction as a director.

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UNITED STATES

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 reported): August 21, 2025

FLANIGAN’S ENTERPRISES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida		1-6836		59-0877638
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

5059 N.E. 18^th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334

(Address of principal executive office and ZIP code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 377-1961

Check the appropriate box below if this 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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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, $0.10 par value		BDL		NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ((17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

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.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 21, 2025, August H. Bucci gave notice of his intended resignation, effective December 31, 2025, from the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Bucci has indicated he intends to continue as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

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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.

	FLANIGAN’S ENTERPRISES, INC.
Date August 28, 2025	By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. Kastner
		Jeffrey D. Kastner
		Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and Secretary

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FAQ

What executive change did Flanigan’s Enterprises (BDL) disclose in this 8-K?

Flanigan’s Enterprises disclosed that August H. Bucci gave notice on August 21, 2025 of his intended resignation, effective December 31, 2025, from the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President.

Will August H. Bucci remain involved with Flanigan’s Enterprises (BDL) after resigning as COO and Executive Vice President?

Yes. The company stated that August H. Bucci has indicated he intends to continue as a member of the Board of Directors after his resignation from his executive roles.

When will August H. Bucci’s resignation from his officer roles at Flanigan’s Enterprises be effective?

His resignation from the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President is expected to be effective on December 31, 2025.

What positions did August H. Bucci hold at Flanigan’s Enterprises (BDL) before his planned resignation?

Before his planned resignation, August H. Bucci served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc.

Who signed the Flanigan’s Enterprises (BDL) 8-K reporting the officer change?

The report was signed on behalf of Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc. by Jeffrey D. Kastner, who is identified as Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and Secretary.

Does this filing mention any changes to the Flanigan’s Enterprises (BDL) Board composition?

The filing states that August H. Bucci intends to continue as a member of the Board of Directors, so it does not report his departure from the board.