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): January 8, 2026
FLANIGAN’S ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Florida | 1-6836 | 59-0877638 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number | Identification Number) |
5059 N.E. 18th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
(Address of principal executive office and ZIP code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (954) 377-1961
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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 |
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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. |
August H. Bucci has resigned as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc., (the “Company”), effective December 31, 2025, but will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
James G. Flanigan II has resigned as President of the Company and Chairman of the Company’s Board effective January 8, 2026, but will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company’s Board. Mr. Flanigan’s annual base salary and bonus arrangement with the Company will remain the same and will continue to be reviewed periodically as part of the Company’s compensation review process.
Jeffrey D. Kastner has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective January 8, 2026, but has been named Chief Legal Officer of the Company and Chairman of the Company’s Board as of that date. Mr. Kastner will succeed James G. Flanigan II as Chairman of the Board and Chief Legal Officer is a new position with the Company. Mr. Kastner will continue as General Counsel and Secretary of the Company and will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board. Mr. Kastner’s annual base salary and bonus arrangement with the Company will remain the same and will continue to be reviewed periodically as part of the Company’s compensation review process.
Christopher O’Neil has resigned as Vice President of Package Operations of the Company effective January 8, 2026, but has been named President of the Company as of that date. Mr. O’Neil will succeed James G. Flanigan II as President of the Company. Mr. O’Neil will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board. Mr. O’Neil’s annual base salary with the Company will be $464,000 and will continue to be reviewed periodically as part of the Company’s compensation review process.
Allison Govoni, the current Director of Accounting of the Company has been named Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective January 8, 2026 and will succeed Jeffrey D. Kastner, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer as of that date. Ms. Govoni’s annual base salary with the Company will be $222,000 and will continue to be reviewed periodically as part of the Company’s compensation review process.
Allison Govoni joined the Company in 2007 and has served in various positions within the accounting department. From 2017 to 2024, Ms. Govoni served as Corporate Controller, and from 2024 to 2026, she served as Director of Accounting. We believe Ms. Govoni’s extensive experience and long-standing service with the Company qualify her for the role of Chief Financial Officer.
Peter Bruce, the current Director of Operations of the Company has been named Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective January 8, 2026 and will succeed August H. Bucci, the Company’s former Chief Operating Officer as of that date. Mr. Bruce’s annual base salary with the Company will be $272,000 and will continue to be reviewed periodically as part of the Company’s compensation review process.
Peter Bruce joined the Company in 2016 and has held various management roles within the restaurant division. From 2018 to 2022, Mr. Bruce was Supervisor of Operations, and from 2022 to 2026, he was Director of Operations. We believe Mr. Bruce’s experience in operations management and his tenure with the Company qualify him for the role of Chief Operating Officer.
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: January 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey D. Kastner |
| Jeffrey D. Kastner | ||
| Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary | ||