Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 4, 2009, The Pantry, Inc. issued a press release announcing, among other things, results for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending September 24, 2009. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Current Report on Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 of this report, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, such information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description of Document
99.1 Press Release dated August 4, 2009

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